History of Kurash

Kurash that is attracting millions of people round the world has its long rooted history. As researchers, historians say and according to archeological investigations Kurash originated at least 2500-3000 years ago. It can be proved by rare finds, pictures drawn on rocks in several regions of Uzbekistan including Zarafshon, Surkhon and Fergana.

There are six finds – corporeal evidences that can prove the history of Kurash on scientific basis. The picture drawn on the wall in Panjikent (lsl photo) goes back to Sugd state time i.e. medieval period. One of such evidences is the cylinder shape ware made of clay found in ancient Baktria (west of Uzbekistan) region. On this ware there are two wrestlers depicted and one of them is sweeping his opponent. There are several more evidences from bronze period that prove the history of Kurash goes back to 3500 years.