About the Venue

The Sadriddin Ayni House Museum is a memorial museum located in the historic centre of Samarkand, close to the famous Registan Square. It is dedicated to the life and work of Sadriddin Ayni, a distinguished writer, poet and scholar who made a significant contribution to both Tajik and Uzbek literature. Ayni lived and worked in this house for many years, writing several of his well-known works, including the novels The Slaves and Dokhunda, as well as the novella The Death of the Moneylender.

Established in 1967, the museum preserves the atmosphere of the home where the writer lived and created his works. Its collection includes Ayni’s personal belongings, photographs, manuscripts, books, household objects and historical materials. Visitors can explore his former study and living rooms, discover important moments from his life and learn more about his literary legacy. The house museum is an important cultural landmark in Samarkand and an interesting destination for anyone interested in literature, history and cultural heritage.