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
Best time to visit
Getting there
- Taxi from Penjikent (20 min)
Recommended activities
- • Guided site walk
- • Site museum
- • Photography
What to pack
- • Sun hat
- • Water
- • Cash
