Kitob State Geological Reserve

The reserve’s landscapes are breathtaking, with numerous waterfalls, rivers, and a diverse array of trees and shrubs scattered throughout the Khoja-Kurgan Gorge. Kitob is home to around 300 species of medicinal plants found in Uzbekistan. The park’s natural world is rich and varied, including endemic species that contribute to the formation of the mountainous semi-savanna environment. For those wishing to stay overnight, the geopark offers a small hotel and cottages.

While the Kitob Geological Reserve is an exceptional site, it is primarily of interest to a specialized audience. It boasts the world’s only complete Devonian section, which includes all layers and deposits from the Devonian geological period, along with fossils from that era. This period predates the dinosaurs by hundreds of millions of years. The fossils primarily consist of early mollusks, insects, and amphibians, many of which are best studied under a microscope. For stratigraphers and paleontologists, this site represents a true paradise.