Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Sarazm is an ancient archaeological site located in north-western Tajikistan, dating back to the 4th millennium BCE. It is recognized for being the first proto-historical agricultural settlement in Central Asia and the most north-eastern of such settlements. The site was a significant center of economic activity, maintaining extensive trade networks that spanned from the Iranian Plateau to the Indus Valley. Sarazm showcases a variety of domestic and craft structures, including multi-room houses, workshops, and altars. Its economy was bolstered by agriculture, metallurgy, and mining activities, with evidence of intricate irrigation systems and metallurgical production. The site also holds artistic significance with its richly ornamented pottery and terracotta figurines. Sarazm's archaeological importance is underscored by its status as Tajikistan's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Food Production and Processing Features
Historical Timeline
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- Tajikistan
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