As a result of research work conducted by specialists of the Agency for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage of Tajikistan, a unique architectural monument of the IX-XII centuries was discovered in the Dangarinsky District.
This monument was discovered in the village of Gargara of the Korez jamoat as part of work on the identification, study, and research of the state of preservation and conservation of historical and ancient monuments of the country, the Agency reports. Specialists of the agency note that this discovery has important scientific and historical significance.
“The discovery of a new monument can provide valuable scientific information for studying the ancient history, architecture, and cultural development of the region in the IX-XII centuries. The results of the research will be presented in the form of a scientific and analytical report after the completion of the research work,” the Agency’s statement says.
Following the discovery, the director of the Agency Sherali Khodzazoda visited the discovered monument, familiarized himself with the progress of the excavations, and spoke with the heads of the archaeological work.
During the meeting, issues related to the continuation of excavations, comprehensive study of the monument, protection and preservation of archaeological finds, and ensuring necessary conditions for conducting scientific work were discussed.
Officials were given instructions on the qualitative continuation of excavations, protection of historical and cultural finds, documentation and scientific study of the obtained materials.
A Find in Ancient Khuttal
Somewhat earlier, as a result of archaeological work, specialists of the Agency for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage found coins from the Samanid era. The find was discovered in one of the monuments of ancient Khuttal – the Tokhir caravanserai, located in the Farkhori District.
According to Komron Safolzoda, the first deputy director of the agency, this find has special significance for the archaeology and numismatics of Tajikistan and can become a valuable scientific source for studying the monetary system in the Samanid era, economic and trade relations, caravan routes, and the connections of Khuttal with other regions of Central Asia.
Recall that the monuments of historical and cultural heritage of Ancient Khuttal in Tajikistan were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025. And the Tokhir caravanserai is one of these 11 monuments.
