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πŸŒ„ Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal: Kalai Hulbuk

Archaeology & Antiquity Tajikistan Asia

πŸŒ„ Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal: Kalai Hulbuk
Early medieval citadel and settlement in the Vakhsh River valley


🕐 2 min read · Updated 10 Apr 2026 at 18:05

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Vakhsh River valley, Tajikistan
  • Period: Early medieval, approximately 5th–8th centuries
  • Components: Citadel, residential quarters, fortification walls
  • UNESCO inscription: 2021

Kalai Hulbuk is an early medieval citadel in the Vakhsh River valley of Tajikistan that reflects urban organization ...

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