A 6th century historical coin with the inscription 'Turk-Kagan' was unearthed in Uzbekistan

 
Remarkable discovery in historical excavations
A coin identified by experts as dating back to the 6th century was found during archaeological excavations in the Navoi region of Uzbekistan. The fact that the word "Turk-Khagan" was written on the coin made the discovery extremely important for the scientific world.
 
It may belong to the Gokturk period.
Archaeologists stated that the coin dates back to the Gokturk period and may be a sign of a developed economic structure in Central Asia during this period. The writing form and the alphabet used on it bear great resemblance to the Gokturk alphabet.
 
Shedding light on the history of the region
The coin is of great importance in terms of concretely revealing the traces of the Turkish state tradition in Central Asia. According to experts, such findings contribute to a historiography that is not limited to historical documents but also supported by elements of material culture.
 
Scientific analysis process has been initiated
The coin was sent to the National Archaeological Institute of Uzbekistan for detailed laboratory examination and analysis of its metal composition, production technique and fonts. Following the examination process, it will also become clear which ruler's period the coin belongs to.
 
 
 
 
 
Source: CUMHA - CUMHURS NEWS AGENCY