FORMATION OF CITIES IN ANCIENT KHOREZM BASED ON TERRITORIAL-GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND SPECIALIZATION

Аннотация

This article explores the development of urban centers in Ancient Khorezm based on their territorial-geographic location and specialization. Using archaeological evidence, it classifies cities into categories such as border towns, trade hubs, craft centers, and religious sites. The study focuses on key archaeological sites like Khumbuztepa, Nurum, Koykirilgankala, and Qalaliqir-2, revealing detailed insights into craft production, religious infrastructure, and economic exchanges of the region.