Museum
Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand
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The Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand is dedicated to the history and culture of the ancient city, housing a rich collection of artifacts unearthed from the Afrasiyab site. Its centerpiece is the renowned 7th-century Afrasiab murals, vivid frescoes from the palace of the Sogdian king Varkhuman. The museum also displays pottery, coins, tools, and sculptures that illustrate daily life, trade, and art along the Silk Road. Exhibits are arranged chronologically, guiding visitors through millennia of Samarkand's past.
Don't miss
- View the intact 7th-century Afrasiab murals depicting a royal procession
- Examine Sogdian coins and pottery from Silk Road trade
- See the reconstructed model of ancient Samarkand
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inA City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East5★ · 207 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$17 per personSee dates →
Best full daySamarkand One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent4.7★ · 338 travelers9–14 hoursFree cancellationFrom$229 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleSamarkand Private Guided Tour or walking (options avail)5★ · 44 travelers5–6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$33 per personSee dates →More attractions in Samarkand