Sarazm Archaeological Site is an ancient town which is located near Panjakent in western Tajikistan. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Sarazm dates back to the 4th millennium BCE and is among the oldest urban settlements in Central Asia. It demonstrates the early development of proto-urbanization in this region. The site provides evidence of the development of mining, metallurgy, farming, and trading during the Bronze Age. Excavations have unearthed artifacts such as pottery, tools, and jewelry, which have shed light on the cultural and economic exchanges between the early societies of Central Asia, the Indus Valley, and Iran. The ruins highlight a well-planned urban settlement with residential and public areas. Sarazm is an invaluable site for understanding the prehistoric human civilization that once thrived in this area. The preservation of the site allows archaeologists and visitors to appreciate the rich cultural heritage that developed in the Zarafshan Valley.
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