Shahrukhiya
Shahrukhiya is a site of ancient settlement located 88 km to the southwest of
Syrdarya River (40°45′59″N 68°54′05″E / 40.766345°N 68.901359°E). It is the first large city of the Tashkent oases, situated on the Great Silk Road through Yaksart (Syrdarya). In the oriental sources, it was famous under the name Benaket, and the portion of the Great Silk Road direction called by its name.[1]
Background
Shahrukhiya consisted of a citadel, two cities' territories, and a wide trade craft suburb (a "rabad"), in a total area of 400 hectares. Fortress walls with towers are surrounded by the citadel, Shahristan, and rabad. The walls were erected by
Timurids and Shaybanids. The city had its own mint, and outstanding scientists, poets, penmen, and artists have lived here.[2]
World Heritage Status
This site was added to the
World Heritage
Tentative List on 18 January 2008, in the Cultural category.
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