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Kampir Tepe
37.4105° N, 67.0282° E
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Kampir Tepe, located in the Surxondaryo Region of Uzbekistan, is an archaeologically significant site believed to be Alexandria on the Oxus as described by Ptolemy. The site, often referred to as the 'Pompeii of Central Asia,' features a mud brick city with distinct Hellenistic, Saka-Parthian, and Kushan construction phases. It includes defensive walls, fortified structures, and a harbor, indicative of its strategic and commercial importance. Notable discoveries include altars, Greek statuettes, and coins, linking the site to Greco-Bactrian and Kushan cultures. The city's architectural elements, such as its gates and sanctuary, provide insights into the cultural exchanges and influences of ancient Central Asia.
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Hellenistic Construction
between 400 BCE and 300 BCE
Saka-Parthian Reconstruction
between 235 BCE and 200 BCE
Kushan Period Construction
end of 2nd century BCE
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Miscellaneous Features
Water Management Features
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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