Researchers have announced the discovery of the remains of two lost cities along the Silk Road, stretching from China to Europe in Uzbekistan.

The discovery of the remains of two lost cities on the Silk Road was announced. Led by Maksudov, Director of the Uzbekistan National Archaeology Center, and Michael Frachetti from Washington University St. Louis, the expedition utilized drones and remote sensing tools such as “LiDAR,” which generates three-dimensional maps of the surroundings by utilizing reflected light.

The significance of this research in shedding light on the lifestyle of nomadic communities was highlighted in a study published in the Nature journal.

Researchers noted that Tugunbulak, spreading across 120 hectares, hosted thousands of people.

Excavations in Tugunbulak, believed to have thrived between the 8th and 11th centuries, unearthed remnants of ovens and hearths.

Located 5 kilometers from Tugunbulak, Taşbulak is estimated to have been home to people between the 6th and 11th centuries.

Archaeologist Michael Frachetti mentioned, “We were telling people that we found this amazing place, and they were skeptical. The real challenge was how to scientifically document this city and show what it actually was.”