Archaeologists found artifacts from the Timurid era near Tashkent
Uzbekistan
Archaeologists from Uzbekistan and Turkey have discovered significant artifacts from the Timurid era in the ancient city of Shahruhiya, located near Tashkent. The excavations, which began in 2024, open new pages in the history of the Great Silk Road and may lead to the site being included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The joint excavations of scientists from the National Center of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, the Turkish Historical Society, and the TİKA Agency are continuing in the Tashkent suburb. Archaeological research in the ancient city of Shahrukhiya, founded about 2000 years ago, is being conducted under the guidance of Ankara University Associate Professor Yildirim Bayazit Tuba Tombuloglu.
The expedition includes 14 Turkish specialists and a team of Uzbek scientists - archaeologists, anthropologists, biologists, and historians. Their goal is to reconstruct the historical picture of the city's life, known as an important crafts and trade center of the 9th-12th centuries.
Among the discovered finds are Amir Timur's fortifications, military equipment elements, household items, and coins. A burial dating back to 1560 was of particular interest, as its analysis allows for the study of the population's diet, illnesses, and daily life.
According to the project manager, Shahrukhiya played an important role in the Timurids' military strategy. It is believed that Amir Timur himself stopped here during his last campaign. Archaeologists note that about a third of the city's territory has been preserved and is subject to research.
The project, designed for several years, also includes soil and material analysis to restore the natural environment of that era. In the future, it is planned to create a digital reconstruction of Shahrukhiya to show how the city looked during its heyday.
The expedition includes 14 Turkish specialists and a team of Uzbek scientists - archaeologists, anthropologists, biologists, and historians. Their goal is to reconstruct the historical picture of the city's life, known as an important crafts and trade center of the 9th-12th centuries.
Among the discovered finds are Amir Timur's fortifications, military equipment elements, household items, and coins. A burial dating back to 1560 was of particular interest, as its analysis allows for the study of the population's diet, illnesses, and daily life.
According to the project manager, Shahrukhiya played an important role in the Timurids' military strategy. It is believed that Amir Timur himself stopped here during his last campaign. Archaeologists note that about a third of the city's territory has been preserved and is subject to research.
The project, designed for several years, also includes soil and material analysis to restore the natural environment of that era. In the future, it is planned to create a digital reconstruction of Shahrukhiya to show how the city looked during its heyday.
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