THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY OF UZBEKISTAN’S PLAINS IN CENTRAL ASIA
Keywords:
Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Khorezm, Lower Zarafshan, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Amu Darya, archaeological researchAbstract
This thesis presents an integrated study of Uzbekistan’s plains within Central Asia, focusing on the geographical characteristics and archaeological research of the Lower Zarafshan Valley and the Khorezm oasis. It examines the distribution of natural landscapes, the impact of Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers on settlement patterns, and the results of archaeological expeditions conducted from the 1930s to the 1990s. The study highlights the material culture of Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Age communities and provides insights into the historical development of early societies in the region.
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