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State Museum of History of Uzbekistan

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The State Museum of History of Uzbekistan in Tashkent is the country's oldest and largest historical museum. Its vast collection spans millennia, from ancient tools and Zoroastrian relics to Islamic art and Soviet-era exhibits. Visitors can see the famous 5th-century B.C. Oxus treasure, intricate ceramics, and a rare 9th-century Quran. The museum's modern building features interactive displays, making it an essential stop for understanding Uzbekistan's rich cultural heritage.

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  • The Oxus treasure, a hoard of Achaemenid gold and silver artifacts
  • A 9th-century Quran manuscript, one of the oldest in the world
  • Thematic halls covering the Timurid, Khanate, and Soviet periods

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You can visit State Museum of History of Uzbekistan on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.

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