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| Coordinates:38°16′N67°54′E / 38.267°N 67.900°E /38.267; 67.900 | |
| Country |  Uzbekistan |
| Region | Surxondaryo Region |
| District | Denov District |
| Town status | 1958 |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 78,300 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UZT) |
Denov (Uzbek:Denov,[2]Tajik:Деҳнав,romanized: Dehnav, Persian: ده نو) is a city inSurxondaryo Region of southeastUzbekistan, the administrative centre ofDenov District.[3] It is in theHissar Range close to the border withTajikistan, and is the closest major town to theKalchayan andDalverzin Tepe archaeological sites. Denov is believed to be the site of ancient city ofChaghaniyan.[4]
The Uzbek name of the city comes from thePersian word "ده نو" 'Deh-e No' (inTajik alphabet: “деҳнав”) meaning “new village”.
Denov is located in a subtropical valley in a mountainous part of Uzbekistan's Surxondaryo Region with theHissar Range to the north and east and the Chulbair Range to the west. It is close to the border withTajikistan, on the main road to the international border crossing, and thus functions as a regional transport hub.[5]
Denov has asemi-arid climate (Köppen:BSk) with mild winters and very hot summers.[6]
| Climate data for Denov (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 10.3 (50.5) | 12.6 (54.7) | 18.7 (65.7) | 24.9 (76.8) | 30.3 (86.5) | 35.7 (96.3) | 37.3 (99.1) | 35.5 (95.9) | 31.4 (88.5) | 25.3 (77.5) | 17.7 (63.9) | 12.2 (54.0) | 24.3 (75.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 5.1 (41.2) | 7.1 (44.8) | 12.4 (54.3) | 18.2 (64.8) | 23.5 (74.3) | 28.5 (83.3) | 29.8 (85.6) | 27.7 (81.9) | 23.2 (73.8) | 17.1 (62.8) | 11.0 (51.8) | 6.8 (44.2) | 17.5 (63.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.6 (34.9) | 3.0 (37.4) | 7.7 (45.9) | 12.9 (55.2) | 17.9 (64.2) | 22.5 (72.5) | 23.7 (74.7) | 21.6 (70.9) | 17.0 (62.6) | 11.4 (52.5) | 6.4 (43.5) | 3.1 (37.6) | 12.4 (54.3) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 44.7 (1.76) | 59.3 (2.33) | 66.2 (2.61) | 51.3 (2.02) | 28.5 (1.12) | 4.7 (0.19) | 0.4 (0.02) | 0.1 (0.00) | 1.0 (0.04) | 11.1 (0.44) | 34.4 (1.35) | 44.5 (1.75) | 346.2 (13.63) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 1.0 mm) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 70 |
| Source:NOAA[7] | |||||||||||||
In 2011 the city population was 68,994 persons,[8] and 78,300 in 2016.[1] Denov is the f1t most populous city inSurxondaryo Region and the 15th in Uzbekistan. It is among the largest districts of theRepublic.The city is inhabited byUzbeks,Tajiks, Sogutarosh (one of the groups of Tajik-speakingRomani people),Russians,Tatars,Koreans,Uyghurs and representatives of othernationalities.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 25,000 | — |
| 1989 | 46,881 | +3.36% |
| 2000 | 63,000 | +2.72% |
| 2011 | 68,994 | +0.83% |
| 2016 | 78,300 | +2.56% |
| Source:[9][10][2][8][1] | ||
Denov's economy revolves around cross-border trade with Tajikistan andagriculture from the surroundinghinterland.[11]
Theclimate in the valley is mild, and so the land around Denov is used successfully for producingwine, as well as growing a variety of other agricultural plants. Cross bordertrade with Tajikistan is another important part of the local economy.[12]
The town has acotton ginning,oil extraction,brick, auto repair, and distillery plants, as well as anoil terminal.[13]
The only place in the formerSoviet Union wheresugarcane was grown andrum was produced. The city has the largestbazaar in Surxondaryo Region.
Developed service sector, including catering establishments, individual tailoring, shoe repair, etc.
An inter-districtnewspaper "Chaganiyon" is published in Denov. There is a localtelevision station.
There is abus station with departure of buses around the district, to district centers ofSurxondaryo Region, to the nearest regional centers, includingTashkent.
Thestation building is located on the line connecting the capital ofTajikistan,Dushanbe, with other cities, includingRussia.
And since February 2011 the Denov - Tashkent flight was opened, passing through the newrailway trackQumqoʻrgʻon -Boysun - Tashguzar. There are 2hotels, including "Hotel Eurasia".
Recently, tourists from different countries transit through Denov every year, traveling through Uzbekistan, continuing on their way to neighboring Tajikistan. The flow of transit tourists is growing every year.
Dating from the 16th century, theSayyid Atalik Madrasa is one of the largestmadrasas in Central Asia. It was described a century later by theBalkh historian Mahmund ibn-Vali in his geographical encyclopedia.[14] From this account we know that the madrasa was initially part of a larger architectural ensemble, but the other buildings have not survived.
In the centre of the madrassa is a large building on the north–south axis, and there are arches surrounding the courtyard. The niche in theportal is unusual in that it is built on a semi-octahedron plan.[14] There are also a series of lowcupolas and some attractive ghanch decoration inside.
The Sayyid Atalik Madrasa operated as a religious school until 1935, when it was closed by theSoviets. It reopened briefly from 1991 to 1997, then closed for renovation.[14] It is now classed as a historic monument rather than a religious building, and it is therefore possible for the public (including non-Muslims) to visit.[15]
Located just south of Denov's centre is the R Shreder Dendrarium, anarboretum housing more than 1,000 species of native and non-native plants.[15] The plants were collected by scientists, and also received as gifts from official visitors. As well as common trees, herbs, and flowers indigenous to Uzbekistan, the non-native species grown here range from kauchuk (natural rubber) andbamboo, tosequoia and a notable collection ofpersimmons.
Dating from the 10th century, the ruined Fortress of Yurchi is located 8 km from Denov on the road towardsTermez. The fortress was made from mud bricks and once had an impressive tower, though not much now remains.[16]
Kalchayan was aGraeco-Bactrian city, and it was first settled in the 4th century BC. It is 10 km northeast of the modern settlement of Denov and was excavated in the mid 20th century by Soviet archaeologistProfessor Galina Pugachenkova. Pugachenkova and her colleagues found large quantities ofKushan-era sculptures with lifelike features: the hairstyles, dress, and ethnic features of Kalchayan's ancient inhabitants are clearly depicted.[15] These sculptures and other important archaeological finds from Kalchayan are on display at theTermez Archaeological Museum and the State Fine Art Museum inTashkent.
Dalverzin Tepe is a major archeological site between Denov and Termez. It was founded as a fortress in a Hellenistic style, and by the 1st century BC had grown into a substantial city. Dalverzin Tepe flourished under theKushan Empire, and some superb examples ofKushan art have been excavated from the site, including wall paintings, gold decorations, and statues.
There are also the remains of a Buddhist temple.[17]
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