Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal

Overview

Ancient Khuttal was a medieval kingdom located between the Panj and Vakhsh Rivers and the Pamir piedmonts. The property includes ten sites and one monument reflecting its role from the 7th to 16th centuries in Silk Roads trade. Khuttal contributed valuable goods like salt, gold, silver, and horses, and served as a hub for cultural, religious, and technological exchanges. Its diverse archaeological remains—Buddhist temples, palaces, settlements, manufacturing centres, and caravanserais—illustrate its strategic importance and vibrant interactions with neighbouring empires.

Selection Criteria

(ii)(iii)

Components(11 locations)

• •Zoli Zard1627-005
• •Shahrtepa1627-010
• •Manzaratepa1627-004
• •Kalai Hulbuk1627-002
• •Shahristoni Hulbuk1627-003
• •Tohir Caravansarai1627-009
• •Halevard (Kofirkala)1627-007
• •Shahristoni Zoli Zar1627-008
• •Makbarai Mavlono Tojiddin1627-006
• •Khishttepa Buddhist temple1627-011
• •Ajinatepa Buddhist monastery1627-001

Details

Countries

Tajikistan

ISO Codes

TJ

Area

152.409 ha

Coordinates

37.7444, 69.2987