Antique Samarkand or Afrasiab II and III

A refined chronological framework for the Antique period of Samarkand reveals distinct pottery styles that differentiate periods IIA, IIB, and III. Using combined Soviet and French-Uzbek excavation data, this study provides absolute dating proposals and interpretations, enhancing our understanding of cultural transitions in Central Asia. The research leverages stratified archaeological evidence to clarify the temporal boundaries between these phases, offering new insights into the site's complex history.

Lyonnet, B. (2018). Antique Samarkand or Afrasiab II and III. Ancient Civilizations from Scythia to Siberia, 24(1-2), 420–439. https://doi.org/10.1163/15700577-12341337