Ancient Pap

Ancient Pap is an excavation site in the Ferghana Valley containing remains of a settlement known as Balandtepa and a burial ground layered with different periods. The complex spreads across multiple structures from various eras that together document how a community evolved over time.

The settlement took root and grew between the 4th and 8th centuries, a period when trade networks crossed the region and linked distant places. The layers at this site show how the community changed over several centuries and participated in the economic activity of these trade routes.

The site reveals how daily life unfolded across centuries through objects and dwelling spaces left behind by its inhabitants. Artifacts found here show the connection between local communities and merchants traveling from distant lands.

Visits require advance coordination with authorities since preservation and research work happen regularly at the site. Some areas may be restricted, and it helps to check current conditions before you go.

This place is part of a group of sites along old trade routes in the region that were nominated together for UNESCO World Heritage status. This collection shows how different settlements throughout the region played similar roles in connecting people and goods across long distances.

GPS coordinates: 40.83333,71.03333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07