ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH OF NEOLITHIC SETTLEMENTS IN THE LOWER ZERAFSHAN AND SOUTHERN AMU DARYA BASINS
Keywords:
Neolithic, Mesolithic, Khorezm Expedition, Lower Zerafshan, Southern Amu Darya, settlement patterns, material culture, archaeologyAbstract
This thesis presents the results of archaeological research conducted by the Khorezm Expedition and other scientific teams in the Lower Zerafshan and Southern Amu Darya basins. Excavations at sites such as Jonbos-4, Darbazaqir, Qavat, and Burli-3 revealed cultural layers from the Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Ages. The research highlights the settlement patterns, material culture, and subsistence strategies of early communities, emphasizing their adaptation to seasonal water reservoirs, river systems, and desert landscapes. These findings provide crucial insights into the social, economic, and technological development of Neolithic tribal communities in the region.
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