9TH–13TH century rural settlements in sogdiana: localization and economic significance

Aslanov, Abduvali

O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана) · 2026-yil

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This article is dedicated to the study of rural development in Central Sogdiana during the 9th to 13th centuries, focusing on the geographic location, economic systems, social structures, and cultural life of its settlements. The research draws upon Arab-Persian written sources and archaeological findings from the Samanid and Karakhanid periods. Special emphasis is placed on the methods of topographic localization of villages, using historical place names, distance measures, and modern toponymic analysis. The article highlights the significant role of Sogdian villages in the civilizational development of Central Asia. These settlements are viewed as a fundamental component of the agrarian economy of the Samanid and Qarakhanid states. The study creates an opportunity for a deeper understanding of rural life and socio-economic dynamics in the region of Transoxiana during the 9th–13th centuries.Archaeological excavation materials and topographic data, complementing the aforementioned methods, provide deeper insights into the medieval concept of the ‘village’, its administrative structure, and economic foundation. The findings reveal that Sogdian villages relied on advanced irrigation systems and practiced agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry. Handicrafts, particularly textile production, played a key role in local economies. Situated near major cities and Silk Road trade routes, these settlements actively participated in regional commerce and cultural exchange. From a scholarly perspective, the article contributes to clarifying the role of Sogdian villages in Central Asian history and demonstrates their importance in the region’s economic and cultural development

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MualliflarAslanov, Abduvali
JurnalO‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана)
NashriyotАрхеология институти
ISSN2022-2026
Nashr sanasi2026-02-02
Jild1
Son32
Betlar80-96
TilIngliz
Ilmiy sohaTarix
DOI10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-80-96
Indeksga qo‘shilgan2026-08-27

DOI: 10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-80-96 · Maqolaning asl sahifasi

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Согд, Самарканд, Саманиды, Караханиды, арабо-персидские источники, сельские поселения, локализaция, Sogd, Samarkand, Samanids, Qarakhanids, Arab-Persian sources, rural settlements, localization, Sug‘d, Samarqand, Somoniylar, Qoraxoniylar, arab-fors manbalari, qishloqlar, lokalizatsiya

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APAAslanov, Abduvali (2026). 9TH–13TH CENTURY RURAL SETTLEMENTS IN SOGDIANA: LOCALIZATION AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE. O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана), 1(32), 80-96. https://doi.org/10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-80-96
GOST (OAK)Aslanov, Abduvali 9TH–13TH CENTURY RURAL SETTLEMENTS IN SOGDIANA: LOCALIZATION AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE // O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана). – 2026. – T. 1, № 32. – P. 80-96. – DOI: 10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-80-96.
MLAAslanov, Abduvali. “9TH–13TH CENTURY RURAL SETTLEMENTS IN SOGDIANA: LOCALIZATION AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE.” O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана), 1(32), 80-96, 2026. https://doi.org/10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-80-96
ChicagoAslanov, Abduvali. “9TH–13TH CENTURY RURAL SETTLEMENTS IN SOGDIANA: LOCALIZATION AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE.” O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана), 1(32), 80-96 (2026). https://doi.org/10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-80-96
HarvardAslanov, Abduvali (2026) ‘9TH–13TH CENTURY RURAL SETTLEMENTS IN SOGDIANA: LOCALIZATION AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE’, O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана), 1(32), 80-96. https://doi.org/10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-80-96
BibTeX
@article{aslanovabduvali2026,
  title = {9TH–13TH CENTURY RURAL SETTLEMENTS IN SOGDIANA: LOCALIZATION AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE},
  author = {Aslanov, Abduvali},
  journal = {O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана)},
  year = {2026},
  volume = {1},
  number = {32},
  pages = {80-96},
  doi = {10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-80-96},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.71414/2181-032x-2025-1-32-80-96}
}

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