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Mingurik Settlement

An archaeological site of the 8th–9th centuries in Tashkent's Mirobod district, now surrounded by the modern city.

Archaeology8th–9th centuryAbout 30 minutes to see

About the place

Mingurik is the mound of an early medieval town dated to the 8th–9th centuries, now surrounded by the modern city on Moshtabib street. It is a state-protected archaeological monument managed by Tashkent's cultural heritage office, so expect an earthen site rather than standing buildings.

Why go

  • Early medieval layer of Tashkent
  • Archaeological site in the city centre
  • State-protected monument

Sources (2)

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

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