The Jartepa II Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan, is an ancient Sogdian religious complex near Samarkand, dating from the 1st to 8th centuries AD. Dedicated to Zoroastrian worship with influences from Buddhism and local deities, it features a central sanctuary with vibrant wall paintings and artifacts like silk and metalwork, reflecting the Sogdians’ wealth from Silk Road trade. Excavated in the 1970s, the temple offers insight into the spiritual and mercantile life of this Central Asian civilization.