Dzhizak region has a long history. It locates between 2 rivers - Syrdarya and Zaravshan. There is Kyzylkums desert on the north and spurs of Turkestan mountains on the south. The administrative center of region is Dzhizak city. 

Dzhizak appeared in the age of Samanids in the10th century. Later it joint and became a part of states headed by Turk dynasties as Karakhanids and Anushgenids-khorezmshakhs. 

The first settlements appeared 8-12 thousand years ago. Founded cave drawings are proving that. Archeologists found drawings in the Takalisa, ancient stone settlement near Pojimard river and stone fireplace in the Pishogor cave. 

There already were cities-fortresses in Dzhizak region in 5-6 centuries b.c. Many ruins of historical monuments prove it. It is known, none of fortresses capitulated without fighting. 

Nowadays archeologists are still in search of ancient Gaza city, which was described by Greek chroniclers. The name of Dzhizak means “Fortress” from Sogdian language. But after archeologists found a big solar calendar, part of scientists started to think, that name of city came from “Sak Takvimim” - “Calendar of Saks”.

Before 1924, territory was part of Samarkand region. Dzhizak region appeared at political maps only in 1973. New cities and villages were built, irrigation complexes appeared, virgin lands developed. National education and culture had been developed quite fast. Nowadays there are active mines in Dzhizak region. Minerals as sink, iron, leads and limestone are wining there. 

Many of great scientists and thinkers of past, lived and created their masterpieces on the territory of current region. The names of Usroshoniy, Nazriy, sheikh Abu Ali Fayumardiy, sheikh Zaynitddin Kufi Arifkhan and other names of great people are well known all over the whole world. This land remembers great poets and outstanding modern activists as Shukur Sa’dulla, Nasir Safarov, Sharaf Rashidov, Uktam Aripov academician and others. 

There are a lot of interesting historical monuments In Dzhizak city. You will see amazing underground ways called “Temir darvoza” at Bakhmal and Gallaorol districts. Well known Islamic holy places as Malik Azhara, Novkat ota, Sa’d Ibn Vakkos and others are saved in good conditions. Besides, there are 2 castles in Dzhizak city: Zamin-Tepe dated 10th century and Teshik Tepe dated 12th century. In addition, there are many ruins of fortresses and castles in the area of modern city. 

There are one national park and two reservation (Arnsaray and Zaamin) parks on the territory of Dzjizak district.