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9. The suburban landscape: the smell of markets, traders, pasture, industry – mixed with the gardens of paradise

The current landscape (Fig. 33) in this area is relatively flat, with some modern agriculture in the vicinity (Fig. 40). The most striking features are a few upstanding historic buildings. However, the archaeological resource is not confined to the standing monuments; there is a complex landscape of extra-mural activity visible on the aerial photographs, suggesting more buildings, and also gardens, orchards and industrial activities.

This section explores:

• The chronology of the area
• Standing buildings, specifically
  • Köshks (including the Greater Kyz Kala and Lesser Kyz Kala
  • The Kyz Bibi complex
• Buildings identifiable on the aerial images, specifically
  • Caravanserais
  • Other buildings and enclosures
• The city walls
• Gardens and horticulture, including:
  • Horticulture, pasture and the areas around the caravanserais
  • Elite gardens
• The broad reconstruction of the suburban landscape.

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