Shahrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture, Samarkand

#14 among attractions in Samarkand

Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum

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The Shahrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture, also known as the Amir Temur Museum of Shahrisabz, is a museum in the city of Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. It was founded in 1996 on the 660th anniversary of Amir Timur's birth and contains archaeological, ethnographic, and numismatic collections. Archeological excavations were conducted in connection with the anniversary celebrations and more than 6,500 items of mosaic, majolica, ceramic, copper, iron, and wooden carved items were collected and made part of the museum's collection. The museum is located in the historic centre of Shahrisabz, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ()

Established: 1996 (28 years ago)Coordinates: 39°38'54"N, 66°58'8"E

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Shahrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda.

~160 ftN
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1 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque, Ruins
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1.4 miNE
Elaborate mosaic tombs and mausoleums
Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand
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1.2 miNE
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0.7 miNE
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0.7 miW
Church
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~1910 ftNE
39°39'10"N • 66°58'21"E
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0.8 miNE
39°39'23"N • 66°58'43"E
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1 miW
39°39'14"N • 66°57'3"E
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27 min walk • Museum
0.7 miW
39°39'4"N • 66°57'19"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shahrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture?

Nearby attractions include Gur Emir Mausoleum, Samarkand (1 min walk), Rukhabad Mousoleum, Samarkand (5 min walk), Zoologiya muzeyi, Samarkand (6 min walk), House-museum Sadriddin Ayni, Samarkand (10 min walk).

How to get to Shahrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shahrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture:

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Shahi Zinda Autostation (39 min walk)