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Afrasiab Collection

Discover the enchanting history of Afrasiab, also known as Afrosiyob, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Background imageAfrasiab Collection: Wall painting, Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Wall painting, Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Wall painting, Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum

Background imageAfrasiab Collection: Rustam and his men attack Afrasiyabs palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c

Rustam and his men attack Afrasiyabs palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932715 Rustam and his men attack Afrasiyabs palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Background imageAfrasiab Collection: Rustam lifts Afrasiab from his saddle by his belt, c. 1790 (opaque w / c & gold)

Rustam lifts Afrasiab from his saddle by his belt, c. 1790 (opaque w / c & gold)
874437 Rustam lifts Afrasiab from his saddle by his belt, c.1790 (opaque w/c & gold) by Indian School, (18th century); 25.8 x14.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageAfrasiab Collection: Stone birds on front of Afrosiab (Afrosiyob) Museum depicting 2750th anniversary of

Stone birds on front of Afrosiab (Afrosiyob) Museum depicting 2750th anniversary of
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Stone birds on front of Afrosiab (Afrosiyob) Museum depicting 2750th anniversary of Samarkand

Background imageAfrasiab Collection: Carved stone figures on front of Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum

Carved stone figures on front of Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Carved stone figures on front of Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum

Background imageAfrasiab Collection: Ms C-822 Afrasiabs dream, in which he sees himself as a prisoner, from Shah-Nameh

Ms C-822 Afrasiabs dream, in which he sees himself as a prisoner, from Shah-Nameh
XIR206057 Ms C-822 Afrasiabs dream, in which he sees himself as a prisoner, from Shah-Nameh, or The Epic of the Kings, by Ferdosi (940-1021) (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Background imageAfrasiab Collection: SAMARKAND: CITADEL, c1870. Ruins of the citadel of Afrasiab, the mythical king

SAMARKAND: CITADEL, c1870. Ruins of the citadel of Afrasiab, the mythical king and hero of Turan and archenemy of Iran. Photograph by N.V. Bogaevskii, c1870

Background imageAfrasiab Collection: Alexander the Greats fort dating from 335 BC, Afrasiab archaeological area

Alexander the Greats fort dating from 335 BC, Afrasiab archaeological area, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia


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Discover the enchanting history of Afrasiab, also known as Afrosiyob, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Witness the vivid wall paintings at the Afrosiab Museum, depicting epic battles from the Shahnameh, including Rustam's attack on Afrasiab's palace. Marvel at the intricate carvings on the museum's facade, featuring stone birds and warriors, and commemorating the 2750th anniversary of the city. Delve deeper into the mythology with Ms. C-822, which illustrates his dream of being a prisoner. Explore the ruins of Afrasiab's citadel, dating back to 335 BC, and Alexander the Great's fort in the Afrasiab archaeological area. Step back in time and uncover the rich heritage of this legendary ancient city.