Sarazm means "where the land begins". The archaeological site dates from the 4th millennium BC to the end of the 3rd millennium BC, one of the oldest in Central Asia.
This vast area in the east of the country is sparsely inhabited, and virtually unaffected by agriculture and permanent human settlements. It is home to numerous rare and threatened birds and mammals including Marco Polo Argali sheep, Snow Leopards and Siberian Ibex.
Joint listing with Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
The Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor is a key section of the Silk Roads in Central Asia that connects other corridors from all directions. Located in rugged mountains, fertile river valleys, and uninhabitable desert, the 866-kilometre corridor runs from east to west along the Zarafshan River and further southwest following the ancient caravan roads crossing the Karakum Desert to the Merv Oasis.
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 in Silk Road trade from the 7th to the 16th centuries.
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Last Updated: July 22, 2025