The role of the Zarafshan river in the formation of the Bukhara oasis

¹ Bukhara State University, Bukhara City 200100, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
² Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute, Bukhara City 200100, Uzbekistan

^* Corresponding author: a.t.ochilov@buxdu.uz

Abstract

As a result of the conducted research, it was found that the geographical features and natural conditions of the irrigation networks of the Bukhara oasis influenced the lifestyle, labor activity, material and spiritual culture of the primitive communities. It is in this area that the role of the Zarafshan River is incomparable to the development of the lifestyle and economy of the ancient ancestors. Analyzing the materials related to the topic, we can see that the settlement of humanity in the oasis of Bukhara is subject to certain laws of nature, and the interaction between man and nature. Therefore, this article analyzed the importance of the Zarafshan River and the historical geography of the oasis in the creation of the anthropogenic landscape in the Bukhara oasis. These scientific evidences have been proven by the results of scientific research conducted at archaeological sites in the country. The topographical location of primitive community spaces found in the basin of the ancient valleys of the Lower Zarafshan oasis shows that the role of water bodies in the lifestyle of communities is incomparable. Based on this, we can say that the importance of 35 canals starting from the Zarafshan River in the settlement of mankind in the Bukhara oasis and the formation of the region has been proven. Therefore, in this article, the role and importance of irrigation networks in the formation of Bukhara oasis was studied.