VARAKHSHA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE: HISTORY, URBANIZATION AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

This article examines the Varakhsha archaeological site as one of the most significant early urban centers in the Bukhara oasis. It analyzes its historical development, architectural structure, artistic heritage, and socio-economic role based on archaeological and written sources. The study highlights Varakhsha’s importance in understanding urbanization processes in ancient Central Asia.本文以瓦拉赫沙（Varakhsha）考古遗址为研究对象，该遗址是布哈拉绿洲（Bukhara Oasis）最具代表性的早期城市中心之一。本研究基于考古发掘资料与文献史料，对该遗址的历史发展脉络、建筑结构、艺术遗存及社会经济职能展开了系统分析。本研究凸显了瓦拉赫沙遗址对于理解古代中亚地区城市化进程的重要学术意义。