Afrasiyab Museum

We visited the museum and the archaeological site a couple of months ago. Overall, the museum was good, with many interesting things to see and read, but I think the entry fee is a bit overpriced for tourists, considering that you can explore the whole place in under 30 minutes at most. As for the archaeological site, it’s quite sad how neglected the place is, with practically nothing to see except sheeps. On top of that, there was only one “proper” way out. The site is huge, and we got stuck not knowing where we were or how to get out, especially since the internet connection wasn’t working. We eventually found our way out by going down some steep hills and through thorns. I hope that in the near future there will be a proper map showing all the exists so people won't get lost.

Ticket cost 80000 som about 7$ per person. Expensive for a small museum. However the the 7th-8th centre mural of a king of Samakrand in 647 CE - 670 CE is worth watching. The mural shows king travelling with family & Generals. You get to see a piece of history.

We tried going on a Sunday as we only had one day there, and they were open! Great history with lots of recovered pottery on both floors with an amazing mosaic in an exhibition near the front entrance.

The museum is located in the actual archaeological site where they found the wall paintings and other artifacts The wall paintings depicts the importance of Samarkand along the silk road Interesting History

Another tourist trap. They charge 80,000 for foreigners, more than twice the normal price. The museum is ok, it's mostly pottery on the first floor. It takes about 15-20 minutes to see everything, hence the overpriced entry fee. I don't recommend.

Wish I had more time to spend here. Found it very interesting especially the video showcasing their history and then seeing the painted murals live.

Neglected, neglected, neglected! It’s like soviets never left. If it wasn’t the artistry of the masters at King Vakhruman’s court who created the murals, and the gargantuan work of Bart’old, Shishkina, and Grenet, no one would ever bother seeing this museum

I came here mainly for the mural of the ambassadors…impressive indeed…On the other hand, there is almost nothing else to see. I hope the money we paid (quite a lot) would be used to preserve and develop this important archaeological site…