Historical Site

Sarazm ancient settlment

Sughd • Tajikistan • 916 m

Sarazm is the Tajikistan's first World Heritage Site. This ancient settlement (IV-II millennium BC. E.), Located 15 kilometers west of the district center Penjikent, on the left bank of the river Zarafshan.

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