In the Fergana Valley, archaeologists from Uzbekistan and China found fragments of ancient defensive walls belonging to the Kuva settlement. Experts date the discovery to a period ranging from the 3rd century BC to the 10th century AD. This was reported by kursiv.uz. reports .
The find was recorded during the work of the joint “Luoyang–Fergana” expedition. According to expedition members, this evidence serves as an important material source for shedding light on the historical development of one of the cities formed along the Great Silk Road, as well as ties between East and West.
The Kuva settlement is located in eastern Uzbekistan and covers an area of about 110,000 square meters. In ancient times, this area was one of the major hubs of the Silk Road and maintained regular contacts with China for more than two thousand years.
Preliminary analyses showed that the fortifications were rebuilt several times in different periods—from the Parthian Kingdom, the Davan state and Sogdiana to the era of the Samanids. According to Liu Bin, head of the Chinese side, technological changes in wall construction help reveal which materials were used in different centuries and how cultural exchange between regions unfolded.
The joint archaeological team was formed in 2023 through cooperation between the Luoyang Institute of Archaeology and Fergana State University. So far, traces of palaces, city gates, walls, residential buildings, streets and craft workshops have been found at the site. Researchers plan to begin systematic excavations in the palace complex next year, aiming to more fully reconstruct the layout of the ancient city and its functions.
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