Digital Documentation and GIS-Based Research on the Archaeological Landscape of the Sokh Basin
https://doi.org/10.25205/1818-7919-2026-25-5-87-102
Abstract
Purpose. The study aims to create a comprehensive digital database of archaeological sites in the Sokh Basin (Uzbekistan) and reconstruct the region’s archaeological landscape dynamics based on surveys conducted between 2019 and 2023. Results. Using a multi-source methodology combining remote sensing (CORONA, SRTM DEM), GIS analysis, and field excavations, the research identified 112 sites, including 29 previously unrecorded locations. The findings encompass diverse categories: urban settlements, fortresses, burial mounds, and petroglyphs. Conclusion. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of digital integration in landscape archaeology, providing a vital foundation for heritage management and future scholarly research in Central Asia.
About the Authors
M. Kh. Pardaev
Nordic International University
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Mukhriddin Kh. Pardaev, PhD (Archeology)
Sh. A. Omanov
Institute of Anthropology of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Sherbek A. Оmanov, PhD (Archeology)
K. Oynazarov
Institute of Anthropology of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Kholiyor Oynazarov, PhD (Archeology)
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Pardaev M.Kh., Omanov Sh.A., Oynazarov K. Digital Documentation and GIS-Based Research on the Archaeological Landscape of the Sokh Basin. Vestnik NSU. Series: History and Philology. 2026;25(5):87-102. https://doi.org/10.25205/1818-7919-2026-25-5-87-102
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