Margilon Museum, Uzbekistán
A private residence dating from the beginning of 20th century is characteristic architectural monument of the new city founded after the Russian conquest of Samarkand. It was designed by the architect E.Nelle for a merchant of the first guild Abram Kalantarov.
In 1981 it became the home of the Regional Museum of Local Lore and a rich historical exhibition. The interior decoration of the building combines the European and Central Asian styles.
The walls of the sitting rooms are decorated with elegant ganch carving, the carved wooden ceiling is decorated with colourful painted ornaments and ganch claustras harmonize with the stained-glass windows, reflecting the eclectic tastes of the owner of the house, who was one of the recognized leaders of the Bukhara Jewish community in Samarkand.
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