Scientific conference to be held on the study of ancient Penjikent

Khovar, citing the Agency for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage under the Government of Tajikistan, reported that an academic conference titled “The contribution of the archaeological expedition of Ancient Sogd and Tajikistan to the study of ancient Penjikent” will be held at the State Institution “Penjikent–Sarazm Archaeological Base and Sarazm 5500th Anniversary Museum”.

According to Abdulvohid Ziyozoda, the director of the institution, the conference is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the start of archaeological excavations in ancient Penjikent. It will review research findings, the role of scholars in studying Sogdian civilisation, and issues of preserving and presenting the historical and cultural heritage. The report says regular excavations have continued since 1947 and that ancient Penjikent is one of the key centres of Sogdian civilisation.