ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 6

Ishchantepa -A large settlement of central Soghd

Scientific Researcher, National Center of Archaeology Academy, Sciences Republic of Uzbekistan. Email id: alisher.sandiboev@inbox.ru

Online published on 10 August, 2020.

Abstract

A unique building culture was formed in Soghd and its neighboring territories towards the Early Medieval Period, which needs to be studied as a part of the heritage of monumental architecture of the Ancient East. The article is devoted to one such constructions in Central Soghd. Archaeological excavations on the Ishchantepa Site were conducted in 1988. It is located near the unique Afrasiab Site. Some parts of several rooms were uncovered during the archaeological investigations. Studying the materials from the rooms of Ishchantepa one can date them to 5th8th centuries.

Keywords

Sogdian, Ishchantepa, Talli-Barzu, Lyoss, Raw Clay, Raw Bricks, Baked Bricks, Stone, Antisecical, Slab, Pottery Containers