TOKYO — Remains of an 8th-century pantry were discovered in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Tezukayama University in Nara City announced Friday.
The pantry is located near the chambers of a Sogdian king who was active in trade via the Silk Road and is believed to have stored high-grade comestibles for royalty, according to the university, adding that meals enjoyed by the king can be reproduced today.
Tezukayama University began excavating the ruins of Kafirkala Castle in 2019. There, a room was discovered on the west side of the king’s chambers, containing gold pendants and other jewelry.
Thirteen large jars, about 60 cm in diameter and 120 cm in height, were found aligne…
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