The history museum (Samarkand region, Pakhtachi district)

The pearl of architecture of medieval Central Asia is the city of Samarkand, the cultural capital of Uzbekistan. The city is famous not only for its centuries-old monuments, such as minarets, mosques and madrasas, but also for many relatively modern buildings dating back a little more than one century. 

So, at the end of the XX century, a history museum was opened in the Pakhtachinsky district of the Samarkand region. The rich exposition of the museum includes more than two thousand exhibits, the museum's documentary fund consists of 98 files, and the number of exhibits in the numismatic hall exceeds 2,300 items. 

The museum's extensive exposition is located in seven halls, each of which combines various exhibits relating to different periods of time and different spheres of life. 

The first hall of the museum unites archaeological samples that were found during excavations and date back to the XVI – XVII centuries. Most of the samples were found during the study of the fortress of Dobusia, and also brought from Oktepa and Karatepa.

In the next hall there are objects that characterize the household and economic life of the population. Here you can see cutlery and kitchen appliances, looms with handicrafts, blacksmith workshops and tools, agricultural tools and peasant houses.

Another hall displays the spiritual heritage of the Uzbek people. There are manuscripts and scientific works of great scientists, works of Alisher Navoi and Abu Ali ibn Sina. In addition, other literary, scientific and cultural exhibits are also presented.

Bright examples of the rich folk crafts of the people of Uzbekistan in the form of suzane, men's and women's clothing, paintings and jewelry are presented in another hall. These specimens date back to the XVII-XVIII centuries.

A separate hall is dedicated to representatives of the educational movement of Jadidism in Uzbekistan, which was gaining momentum at the beginning of the XX century. Abdurauf Fitrat and Chulpan – two significant personalities of Jadidism represent the basis of the entire collection.

The last hall reflects the achievements of Uzbekistan during the period of Independence, starting from the state symbols: the flag, coat of arms and anthem, continuing with the biography of the first president of Uzbekistan – Islam Abduganievich Karimov. Unique photographs and cultural objects reflecting the traditions, customs and holidays of the Uzbek people are presented here.

The museum welcomes visitors on weekdays from 9 am to 6 pm.