Museum of Regional and Zoroastrian History
About This Museum
Tucked away in the ancient landscape of the Xorazm Region, this museum feels like a key to a forgotten kingdom. It peels back the layers of time, revealing how empires rose and fell on this very soil long before the Silk Road caravans arrived. The heart of the collection, however, beats with the enduring legacy of Zoroastrianism, a faith born from fire that profoundly shaped Central Asian culture. You don't just see artifacts here; you feel the whispers of a civilization that once saw this land as its spiritual center.
Collection Highlights
Look for the stunning ossuaries used in ancient burial rites and intricate terracotta figurines depicting deities from a vanished pantheon. A highlight is anything related to the Avesta, the sacred texts that form the core of Zoroastrian belief.
Visitor Information
Finding it is part of the adventure—look for the code GJWH+RCG on your maps near Avesta in Urgench. It's a compact museum, so you can easily absorb its wonders in an hour or two without feeling rushed.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a modest, unassuming building typical of local civic architecture, its simple exterior belies the profound historical treasures waiting inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Xorazm Viloyati, Oʻzbekiston
Phone: +998 90 559 99 75
