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
Akhsikath, located in the Fergana Valley of Uzbekistan, is a significant archaeological site with origins dating back to the 3rd century BCE. As a fortified city along the Syr Darya River, it became an important Silk Road caravan stop and a hub for Damascus steel production. The city reached its zenith during the 9th to 12th centuries CE, featuring a complex of defensive walls, palaces, mosques, and caravanserais. It was repeatedly conquered due to its wealth, with notable sacks by the Kushans and Genghis Khan's commander Jebe Noyan in 1219 CE. In the 15th century, it served as the residence of Umar Shaikh Mirza II, father of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire. The city was eventually destroyed by an earthquake in 1620 CE, leading to its abandonment.
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Uzbekistan
- Source
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