Chinese and Uzbek archaeologists have discovered ancient city walls and structures at Kuva, a historic Silk Road settlement in Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley. The walls, built and modified between the 3rd century BC and 10th century AD, offer new insights into the region’s long-standing urban and trade history.
The joint team from China’s Luoyang Institute of Archaeology and Uzbekistan’s Fergana State University has identified palace remains, city gates, streets, house foundations, and workshops. Excavations of the northern gate and moat area in 2025 revealed repeated modifications, showing the city’s enduring vitality and adaptive urban planning.
Researchers also surveyed the eastern palace complex, uncovering foundation trenches and a surrounding moat. The findings help reconstruct the ancient city’s layout and functional zones, with systematic excavations planned for 2026 to further clarify the architecture and cultural influences of this key Silk Road hub.
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