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Zartepa
Ruined ancient town of about 17 ha near Termez, lived in from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD, with two square forts.
Archaeology1st century BC
About the place
Zartepa lies in Angor district, about 14 km north-west of Old Termez. The town was inhabited from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD, the period when northern Bactria flourished under the Kushans and their successors, and its remains cover about 17 hectares.
Two square fortifications stand out on the ground, one about 120 by 120 metres and a smaller one about 60 by 60 metres. Archaeologists excavated here in 1951–1952 and have returned regularly since 1972. Allow 45 minutes, and pair it with the Buddhist sites and museum of Termez.
Why go
- Ancient town of about 17 ha
- Square forts of 120 m and 60 m
- Excavated since 1951
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