This article analyzes the historical formation of Akhsikent, one of the major centers of ancient urban culture in the Fergana Valley. The study highlights the role of Aksikent’s natural and geographical location, its strategic position along the Syr Darya River, irrigated agriculture, craftsmanship, and trade relations in the development of the city. The article also examines Akhsikent’s place within the Great Silk Road system, its medieval urban structure consisting of the citadel, shahristan, and rabad, as well as its economic, cultural, and defensive features. Particular attention is paid to the impact of the Mongol invasion, the Timurid period, and subsequent historical processes on the development and decline of the city. The study concludes that Akhsikent is an important archaeological monument for understanding the urbanization of the Fergana Valley, ancient statehood traditions, and the history of material culture.
Akhsikent
Fergana Valley
archaeological monument
shahristan
urban planning
urbanization
Akhsi
ancient city
Syr Darya
Great Silk Road
citadel
rabad
craftsmanship
trade relations
material culture.