Archaeologists Just Discovered A Long-Lost Silk Road City Twice The Size Of Pompeii

For many years, archaeologists have viewed Central Asia’s rugged highlands as a backdrop to history rather than an integral part of it, focusing instead on the famous lowland Silk Road cities.

However, a routine survey in Uzbekistan that uncovered what appeared to be remnants of a thriving ancient settlement raised new questions. As the research continued, archaeologists uncovered another nearby settlement almost twice the size of Pompeii —and now think it may match a long-lost city described in tenth-century Arab texts.

Here’s what researchers found and how it’s redefining their understanding of the Silk Road.

Archaeologists May Have Found The Lost Iron City Of The Silk Road In Uzbekistan

The discovery of Marsmanda, an iron-making city mentioned in ancient Arab writings, was actual