Koy-Krylgan-kala
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Koy-Krylgan-kala is an ancient fortified settlement and archaeological site in the Khwarezm region of Central Asia, notable for its circular layout and remains dating back to the early centuries BCE.
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient fortified settlement
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archaeological site ⓘ |
| architecturalType | circular fortress ⓘ |
| associatedWith | ancient irrigation-based agriculture of Khwarezm ⓘ |
| chronology | approximately 4th century BCE to 4th century CE ⓘ |
| country | Uzbekistan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culture | Khwarezmian culture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| discoveredBy | Sergey Tolstov NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| excavatedBy | Khorezm Archaeological-Ethnographic Expedition NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| excavationStart | 1938 ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
fortification walls
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inner complex of buildings ⓘ outer defensive wall ⓘ towers ⓘ |
| hasInnerStructure | central building complex ⓘ |
| hasLayout | circular layout ⓘ |
| hasOuterStructure | ring of defensive constructions ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | important archaeological monument of Uzbekistan ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Central Asia
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Khwarezm NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialRemains |
architectural remains
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burials ⓘ ceramics ⓘ |
| partOf | ancient Khwarezm civilization ⓘ |
| possibleFunction |
astronomical observatory
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cultic center ⓘ fortress ⓘ |
| usedInPeriod |
early centuries BCE
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early centuries CE ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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