Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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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
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Takht-i Kuwad, located in the Kuliab district of Tajikistan near the confluence of the Vakhsh and Pyandzh rivers, is an archaeological site of significant historical interest. It is believed to be the original findspot of the renowned Oxus Treasure, which dates back to the 6th to 4th centuries BCE, during the Early to Late Iron Age. The site is characterized by the ruins of an ancient fort, suggesting its role as a defensive structure. Reports from the late 19th century indicate that the treasure was discovered in the ruins and subsequently sold to Indian merchants. This site is distinct from the nearby Takht-i Sangin, despite their proximity, and it holds a unique place in the study of ancient Central Asian history and archaeology.
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