AN OASIS CITY’S ORIGIN STORY.

  • Published In: Archaeology, 2025, v. 78, n. 1. P. 53 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lawler, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

Archaeologists in Uzbekistan are uncovering the origins of Bukhara, a key city on the Silk Road that connected Constantinople and China. The city thrived between 500 and 800 AD, trading silk, cotton, wool, gold, and silver. Over the centuries, Bukhara faced economic decline, invasions, and religious transformations, eventually becoming a center of Islamic learning. Recent excavations have revealed the city's diverse history, from Greek settlements to Hephthalite rule, shedding light on the lives of its ancient inhabitants. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Archaeology. 2025/01, Vol. 78, Issue 1, p53
  • Document Type:Travel Guide
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-8113
  • Accession Number:181426494
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