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jan 1, 1500 BC - Earliest settlements near Samarkand

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Located in the Zerafshan River valley, in north-eastern Uzbekistan, the earliest settlers enjoyed the benefits of abundant natural resources; settlement in the region can be traced back to 1500BCE. It would eventually become one of the most important sites on the Silk Road traversing Central Asia.

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jan 1, 1500 BC
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~ 3528 years ago