A trove of khum vessels dating from the 9th to the 16th century AD has been unearthed in the Sariasiya district of the Surkhandarya region, the press service of the regional administration reported.
The uncovering of these historical artifacts began when Erkin Tulakov, a resident of the "Sarijar" neighborhood in the Sariasiya district, stumbled upon an artifact while excavating the ground for a greenhouse on his farm. At a depth of approximately half a meter, Tulakov unearthed a large vessel fragment, sparking curiosity and prompting further investigation.
As excavation efforts continued, it became evident that the fragment was part of a much larger vessel, standing at a height of around 1.50-1.60 meters. Tulakov promptly notified local authorities, leading to the involvement of the Regional Cultural Heritage Department.
Specialists from the Department of Cultural Heritage, along with experts from the Archaeological Museum of Termiz, conducted thorough archaeological observations around the site. Their efforts revealed the presence of three additional khum vessels within the estate, all preserved and extracted without damage.
Preliminary studies conducted on these ancient artifacts suggest a fascinating timeline spanning several centuries. It is believed that two of the khums date back to the 9th to 13th centuries, while the remaining two originate from the 14th to 16th centuries, offering valuable insights into the region's historical and cultural evolution during these periods.
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