Sadriddin Ayni House Museum
Sadriddin Ayniy uy-muzeyi
The former home of Sadriddin Ayni, founder of modern Tajik literature, a traditional courtyard house with carved wooden columns and painted ceilings.
Sadriddin Ayni (1878-1954) was a founder of modern Tajik literature, and he lived in this house in his later years. It is a typical traditional Samarkand dwelling, and its courtyard, carved wooden column porch and painted ceilings are well preserved. Displays include manuscripts, books and everyday objects, and it also sheds light on the history of the Tajik-speaking residents of the city. Entry costs about 20,000 som, and the museum may be closed on Mondays. It is about a 5-minute walk northwest of the Registan, a good stop for seeing a traditional house on the way.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Registan
- Ruhobod Mausoleum
- Chorsu (Samarkand)
- Aksaray Mausoleum
- Gur-e-Amir
- Amir Temur Monument & University Boulevard
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Siyob Bazaar