A pottery vessel inscribed in the Bactrian language has been uncovered at the Khalkajar archaeological site in Tajikistan. The inscription identifies the owner as a woman named Sagkina and dates back to the time of the Kushan Empire, around the 1st century B.C. to 3rd century A.D. The Yuezhi people, who founded the Kushan Empire, adopted aspects of Hellenistic culture. The site has yielded well-preserved structures and archaeological artifacts from the peak of the empire, providing rare insights into everyday life, gender roles, and identity in ancient Central Asia.
The discovery of a pottery vessel with an inscription in the Bactrian language at the Khalkajar archaeological site reveals essential aspects of the Kushan Empire's cultural integration.
The inscription, which reads 'This water jug belongs to the woman Sagkina', signifies a unique glimpse into everyday life, property practices, and female naming conventions during the Kushan period.
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