Denov

Denov (Uzbek: Denov, Tajik: Деҳнав, romanized: Dehnav, Persian: ده نو) is a city in Surxondaryo Region of southeast Uzbekistan, the administrative centre of Denov District. It is in the Hissar Range close to the border with Tajikistan, and is the closest major town to the Kalchayan and Dalverzin Tepe archaeological sites. Denov is believed to be the site of ancient city of Chaghaniyan.

Denov
Uzbek: Denov
Denov
Location in Uzbekistan
Denov
Denov (West and Central Asia)
Denov
Denov (Tokharistan)
Coordinates: 38°16′N 67°54′E
Country Uzbekistan
RegionSurxondaryo Region
DistrictDenov District
Town status1958
Population
 (2016)
  Total78,300
Time zoneUTC+5 (UZT)
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