Regarding the Results of Scientific Research Conducted by the Joint Uzbek-Chinese International Archaeological Expedition in the Mingtepa City Ruins

Bokijon Kh. Matbabayev; Alisher A. Aloxunov; Bakhtiyor Kh. Mirzarakhimov

doi:10.18778/0208-6034.40.22

Authors

Bokijon Kh. Matbabayev Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, Institute of Archaeological Research https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8797-979X
Alisher A. Aloxunov Fergana State University, Uzbekistan-China Joint Department of Archaeology https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2210-990X
Bakhtiyor Kh. Mirzarakhimov Fergana State University, Department of Philosophy and National Ideology https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2241-6747

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18778/0208-6034.40.22

Keywords:

Fergana Valley, Uzbek-Chinese international archaeological expedition, Mingtepa city ruins, inner and outer city, defensive system, straw walls and raw bricks, cultural layer, stratigraphy, pottery, stone fragments, burials, religious beliefs

Abstract

This article presents the scientific findings obtained from archaeological research conducted by the joint Uzbek-Chinese international archaeological expedition in the ruins of Mingtepa, a major archaeological monument of the ancient period of the Fergana Valley. In particular, it provides information about the structure of the city (the ark, inner city, and outer city), the stratigraphy of material cultural layers, the defensive system, as well as the crafts, art, customs, and religious beliefs of its inhabitants.

RECEIVED 22.06.2024 • VERIFIED 14.07.2025 • ACCEPTED 02.08.2025

Funding Information: Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan; Fergana State University

Conflicts of interests: None 

Ethical Considerations: The Authors assure of no violations of publication ethics and take full responsibility for the content of the publication. 

The percentage share of the author in the preparation of the work is:  BKhM 34%, AAA 33%, BKhM 33%

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