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Gishtitepa

A medieval archaeological mound in the village of Gishti, Gijduvan district, protected as a national heritage site.

ArchaeologyMiddle Ages

About the place

Gishtitepa is a medieval settlement mound in Gishti village in the Gijduvan district of the Bukhara region. It was placed on the national list of protected heritage sites in 2019. There is no museum or visitor infrastructure; it is a place for travellers already exploring the countryside around Gijduvan.

Why go

  • A protected medieval settlement mound
  • Rural setting in the Gijduvan district
  • Easy to pair with a visit to Gijduvan

Sources (2)

  1. 1.Wikidata
  2. 2.uz.wikipedia.org

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