In recent days, ancient household items and a human skeleton from the V-VII centuries AD were discovered in various parts of Tajikistan. The findings, belonging to ordinary people, were found by chance.
In Khujand, during excavation for a residential complex foundation, a skeleton and ancient household items were found. The remains are believed to date back to the V-VII centuries AD. Journalist and border issues expert Negmatullo Mirsaidov shared the discovery on his Facebook page.
The items found, mainly broken pottery such as jugs and cups with patterns, were buried in a garbage pit. The area, where residential buildings are planned, is considered the outskirts of an ancient city. Layers of clay and gravel indicate the former presence of the Hozha-Bakirgan river delta near the Old Fortress in the pre-Islamic period.
Meanwhile, in the village of Kurgovad, local residents discovered a large ancient stone jug while landscaping the area. Weighing 150 kg and with a capacity of over 100 liters, the jug was likely used by women for oil preparation. Previously, hundreds of other artifacts and ancient tools have been found in Kurgovad.
Exciting archaeological work is ongoing, with scientists extracting the skeleton to learn more about the city's history and Central Asia as a whole. The accidental discoveries shed light on the rich cultural heritage of Tajikistan.
