Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification
Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification
Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,147 contributions
Oct 2022
An absolute hotchpotch ! The outside is a total reconstruction in brand new white house bricks ; fairly recent photos show the original fortification in mud - could not be more fake if they had tried. Inside is a random collection of everything they could lay their hands on, from cave men to Stalin. The only interesting bit is the room downstairs illustrating the life of Alexander The Great ; this is early work from artist Jamshed Juraev who is now a celebrity in Tajikistan, deservedly so !
There is nothing authentic, archeological or historic about this place. At best it is an amusement park.
There is nothing authentic, archeological or historic about this place. At best it is an amusement park.
Written 15 November 2022
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Camper318596
Glen Carbon, IL7 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
As others have said, nice little museum of the area and great murals of Alex the Great downstairs. Western style toilets and air conditioning are a plus. Limited english translations a minus if u don’t know Tajik or have a guide
Written 29 April 2024
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Chris_KO
Koblenz, Germany3,579 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
The new and well designed museum is located in the nicely renovated fortress.
It gives a good overview over the history of the region, beginning with Alexander the Great and ending with the independence of Tajikistan.
I recommend this museum to all visitors of Khujand.
It gives a good overview over the history of the region, beginning with Alexander the Great and ending with the independence of Tajikistan.
I recommend this museum to all visitors of Khujand.
Written 23 October 2018
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,537 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
First, let's talk about the 'fortification'. The original was made of mud-brick. The remnant portion by the river is clearly made of mud-brick and this is reinforced by all the period photos. So why make a Disney-style 'castle' out of modern house bricks? It doesn't seem at all appealing or authentic.
Let's move to the collection then. There was a decent collection of old pottery and other items from the archaeological site. You will get a sense of an old civilisation which was trading near and far. But really that's about all. The lights were mostly turned off and the interior was dim and uninviting. We were also unimpressed by the Greek-style wall mosaics from 20 years ago. Who comes to Khujand to see mosaics of Alexander the Great.
Entrance costs 15 somoni for foreigners.
Let's move to the collection then. There was a decent collection of old pottery and other items from the archaeological site. You will get a sense of an old civilisation which was trading near and far. But really that's about all. The lights were mostly turned off and the interior was dim and uninviting. We were also unimpressed by the Greek-style wall mosaics from 20 years ago. Who comes to Khujand to see mosaics of Alexander the Great.
Entrance costs 15 somoni for foreigners.
Written 4 November 2019
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Fred K
Potomac, MD163 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This is a relatively small museum with interesting exhibits that have been carefully curated and tell a good story about the history of Tajikistan. The multi-lingual guides are impressive in their knowledge and demeanor. This is a museum for visitors of all ages and is easily accessible.
Written 3 September 2018
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Geminican
San Jose, CA2,103 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
I didn't know what to expect when visiting Khujand and this museum, but it turns out that this is a great museum that has most complete description and highlight of life of the Alexendar the Great. The mural work of his life story is beautiful and nicely done.
It's in the basement of the museum.
You also learn about how the Tajis life through this museum.
It's right at the City Fortress, you won't miss it.
It's in the basement of the museum.
You also learn about how the Tajis life through this museum.
It's right at the City Fortress, you won't miss it.
Written 29 November 2017
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Gorashers
Swords, Ireland68 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
I like the exhibit of Alexander the great whole wall and ground is all marble out Show in the wall of Alexander the great and the story of us life
Written 26 October 2017
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global-traveller48
London, UK546 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
An English speaking guide came in specially on her day off to show us round. Not the largest museum we went round, but worth a look
Written 2 October 2017
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2012sunilmumbai
Mumbai, India881 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
We went to this museum which is across from the park where it seems there was a wedding photography season on – whilst we were there, 3 or 4 couples came for their photo shoots. We had a guide who was terrible – he rattled off his spiel at super speed so gradually the group made their own way. The museum has some excellent exhibits arranged chronologically but one wishes that there were more and better captions in English. The murals in the basement were interesting once you knew what they meant. There was a large map of the country as part of the Silk Route. This place is worth a visit – I think it must be the main attraction as we did not visit any other place except a restaurant for the night’s dinner.
Written 12 September 2017
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Michelle B
Pinckney, MI240 contributions
June 2017 • Solo
I am not much of a museum buff, but my guide took me here and I found it fascinating to learn about the local history. It's very well-kept. If you're in Khujand, the museum is a great stop.
Written 25 June 2017
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