According to the Cultural Heritage Agency, the excavations were conducted by scientists from the Samarkand Archaeological Institute named after Yahyo Gulomov. The discovered complex is located in the citadel – Arch of the settlement – and dates back to the first half of the 8th century.

Mingtepa is regarded as one of the largest cities of ancient Sogd, active from the 5th to the mid-8th century. Researchers suggest that the ancient city of Kabudan, referenced in Chinese historical texts, might have been located here.