Afrasiyab, Archaeological site in northern Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The ancient settlement stretches across 220 hectares of land, surrounded by defensive walls and containing ruins of residential buildings and water systems.
From 500 BC until 1220 AD, Afrasiyab functioned as the capital of Sogdiana until Mongol forces under Genghis Khan brought destruction to the city.
The excavated murals within the settlement reveal diplomatic exchanges between Sogdian rulers and Chinese representatives during the 7th century trading period.
The Afrasiyab Museum displays archaeological discoveries including ceramics, glass objects, and tombstones dating from the 12th to 14th centuries.
Five bathhouses from the 9th and 10th centuries feature sophisticated water systems, decorated rooms, and architectural elements reflecting advanced engineering methods.
Location: Samarkand
Part of: Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
GPS coordinates: 39.67133,66.98771
Latest update: May 14, 2025 01:26
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