NEOLITHIC SETTLEMENTS AND MATERIAL CULTURE IN THE KHOREZM OASIS: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FROM JONBAS AND QAVAT SITES
Keywords:
Khorezm oasis, Neolithic, Jonbas settlements, Qavat settlements, lower Amudarya basin, prehistoric communities, pottery, stone tools, bone tools, early agriculture.Abstract
This thesis investigates the Neolithic period in the Khorezm oasis based on archaeological research conducted by A.V. Vinogradov and M.A. Itina. Excavations in the lower Amudarya basin revealed settlement patterns, material culture, and economic activities of prehistoric communities, including hunting, fishing, and early agriculture. Key sites such as Jonbas and Qavat produced ceramic artifacts, stone and bone tools, and ornaments, providing insights into daily life, craftsmanship, and social organization. These findings highlight the importance of the Khorezm oasis in the development of Neolithic societies in Central Asia.
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