This article presents an in-depth analysis of the Karakhanid Empire’s political and economic strategy in the Fergana Valley (10th–12th centuries) and the formation of its administrative centers based on archaeological, numismatic, and written sources. The main focus is on the geographical locations of cities with minting facilities established by the Karakhanids (Akhsikent, Koson, Margilan, Vankat, Chunket, etc.), the factors influencing their selection, and their functional roles. The study applies Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies to analyze topography, azimuth, slope, and visual control. Special emphasis is placed on archaeological excavations in mountainous areas such as Tashbulak and Tugunbulak, where planned, fortified, multifunctional urban centers were discovered at high elevations. These sites featured craft districts, cemeteries, palatial structures, evidence of agriculture, and active trade networks. The research findings highlight the Karakhanid Empire’s integrated model of political-economic management between plains and mountainous regions and offer a scholarly basis for understanding their regional strategic approach.
| Mualliflar | Maqsudov, Farxod |
|---|---|
| Jurnal | O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана) |
| Nashr sanasi | 2026-02-02 |
| Jild | 1 |
| Son | 32 |
| Betlar | 67-79 |
| Til | O‘zbek |
| DOI | 10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-67-79 |
DOI: 10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-67-79 · Maqolaning asl sahifasi
Караханиды, Ферганская долина, административные центры, ГИС, урбанизация, Ташбулак, нумизматика, археология, горная урбанистика, тюркские народы, IX–XII вв, Karakhanids, Fergana Valley, administrative centers, GIS, urban planning, Tashbulak, numismatics, highland urbanism, Turkic peoples, 10th–12th centuries, Qoraxoniylar, Fargʻona vodiysi, boshqaruv markazlari, GAT, shaharsozlik, Toshbuloq, numizmatika, arxeologiya, togʻli urbanizatsiya, turkiy xalqlar, IX–XII asrlar
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