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Kanka Ancient City

Ruins of a walled city of more than 160 ha, lived in from the 3rd century BC to the 13th century AD, with a citadel mound 35–40 m high; near Eltamgʻali village.

Archaeology3rd century BC

About the place

Kanka lies in Oqqoʻrgʻon district of Tashkent region, near the village of Eltamgʻali and not far from the Syr Darya. People lived here from the 3rd century BC to the 13th century AD, and in the Middle Ages the city was known as Kharashkat, a capital of the old Shash region. The walls enclose more than 160 hectares.

The most striking feature is the citadel, a mound rising 35–40 metres above the fields, from which you can trace the lines of the outer walls. Kanka was added to UNESCO's tentative list in 2008. There are no facilities, so bring water and a hat, and allow about two hours.

Why go

  • Citadel mound 35–40 m high
  • Over 160 ha inside the walls
  • Medieval Kharashkat

Sources (1)

  1. 1.whc.unesco.org

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