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Imam Bukhari Museum

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Official name
Imam Bukhari Memorial Complex and Museum
City & country
Samarkand (Hartang village), Uzbekistan
Year
Ongoing expansion & recent modernization
Type
Religious, historical & commemorative museum
Target audience
Pilgrims, international tourists, scholars

Located at the resting place of the renowned Islamic scholar Imam al-Bukhari, this museum is dedicated to his life, teachings and monumental collection of Hadith. The exhibition uses digital storytelling and interactive displays to make his historical journeys and scholastic achievements accessible to a modern, global audience, pairing sacred manuscripts with multimedia projections.

A distinctive detail — The museum is part of a striking Timurid-style complex, where modern technology was integrated without disturbing the sanctity of the site.

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