Kuva
Ferghana to Karakhanid (600 BCE–1200 CE)·Ferghana (Dayuan) Buddhist to Islamic·🇺🇿 Fergana Region, Kuva District, Kuva town, Uzbekistan
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About Kuva
Kuva is Ferghana's Buddhist–Islamic city (20 ha) with 7th–9th c Buddhist temple (9 clay colossi, Gandhara stucco) then Karakhanid palace.
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Why it mattersKey Ferghana (Dayuan) Buddhist to Islamic ancient-city with stratified sequence and regional trade significance.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.600 BCE
- Period
- Ferghana to Karakhanid (600 BCE–1200 CE)
- Culture
- Ferghana (Dayuan) Buddhist to Islamic
- Builders
- Ferghana (Dayuan) Buddhist
- Purpose
- Ancient city and ceremonial centre
- Abandoned
- 13th century
- Rediscovered
- 1970s excavation
- Excavation
- Excavated
On the ground
Structures & features
40.5200° N · 72.0700° E · 460 m · 3 mapped features
Buddhist Temple
temple12×12 m temple with 3-m Buddha colossus
40.5203° N · 72.0703° EKarakhanid Palace
structurePalace 20×15 m with tile and Kufic inscription
40.5197° N · 72.0697° ENorthern Fort Wall
fortificationFort wall 3 m thick with bastions
40.5208° N · 72.0703° E