Sarazm

Sughd

UNESCO proto-urban site, 5,500 years old

The oldest settlement in Central Asia and Tajikistan's first UNESCO World Heritage site: mudbrick foundations, metallurgy workshops and the tomb of the 'Princess of Sarazm'.

Historical SitesMuseums Family friendly

Essentials

Best season

March – November

Visit duration

3 h

Difficulty

Easy

Altitude

910 m

GPS

39.5075, 67.4589

Entry fee

≈ 25 TJS

Opening hours

08:00 – 17:00

Daily cost

≈ $25 / person

Open in 2GIS Tajikistan

Best time to visit

Monthly weather and road accessibility for Sarazm
Month °C mm SnowRoadBest
Jan160Yesopen
Feb465open
Mar1090open
Apr1670open
May2140open
Jun278open
Jul303open
Aug292open
Sep235open
Oct1630open
Nov845open
Dec355open

Getting there

  • Taxi from Penjikent (20 min)
Full transportation guide →

Recommended activities

  • Guided site walk
  • Site museum
  • Photography

What to pack

  • Sun hat
  • Water
  • Cash

Safety

Open ground with excavation trenches — stay on marked paths.

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