Sarazm, Near Panjakent, Sughd, Tajikistan

Sarazm

Near Panjakent, Sughd, Tajikistan

Sarazm, located near Panjakent in the Sughd Region of Tajikistan, is one of the oldest known settlements in Central Asia, dating from around 3900 to 2100 BC.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, it is an important archaeological site that provides evidence of some of the region’s earliest farming communities and the rise of proto-urban civilization. Situated in the Zeravshan Valley, Sarazm was a major center of agriculture, metallurgy, craftsmanship, and long-distance trade, maintaining connections with the Iranian Plateau, the Indus Valley, and other parts of Central Asia.

Today, visitors can explore the remains of ancient buildings, workshops, and public spaces that reveal the sophistication of this early settlement and its vital role in the development of civilization in the region.

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FJR4+PM6, Panjakent, Tajikistan

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Sarazm is located in Near Panjakent, Sughd, Tajikistan.

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