Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand

The Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand is a museum located at the historical site of Afrasiyab, one of the largest archaeological sites in the world and an ancient city that was destroyed by the Mongols in the early 13th century. The museum building and archaeological site are located in the north-eastern part of the city of Samarkand in the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan. They bear the name of Afrasiab, the mythical king and hero of Turan.

City
Samarkand
Country
Uzbekistan
Category
Museum
Suggested visit
About 120 minutes

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