Pottery of the early nomads of the Aral sea region in the context of studying agricultural cultures
Suyundikova M. Kaliyeva Z. Antonov M. Utubayev Z.
30 June 2025Margulan Institute of Archaeology
Kazakhstan Archeology
2025#28Issue 2317 - 337 pp.
The article presents the results of a comprehensive analytical study of ceramic materials discovered at the sites of Uigarak and Southern Tagisken, investigated by the Khorezm Archaeological Expedition in 1960–1965, as well as at the Sengir Tam-2 burial ground, studied by the Shirikrabat Archaeological Expedition in 2015–2017. A morphological and techno-technological analysis was carried out, along with an examination of cereal imprints preserved on the surfaces of the ceramic vessels. Additionally, the volume and capacity of the vessels were calculated using Blender software. Currently, the ceramic materials from the Uigarak and Southern Tagisken burial grounds are housed in the collections of the State Historical Museum (Moscow), while those from Sengir Tam-2 are kept at the Margulan Institute of Archaeology (Almaty). Although these ceramic assemblages have previously been the subject of research, the new morphological and technological analyses presented in this article provide a new perspective. The study revealed that the vessels were produced using both hand-building techniques and the potter’s wheel, with the majority made by hand. Based on typological features and intended use, the ceramics are classified as tableware and include forms such as jugs, pots, spouted pots, jar-shaped vessels, bowls, small bowls, and handled cups. Notably, jugs predominate among the finds. Furthermore, the composition of the forming clay, manufacturing techniques, shapes, and typological characteristics of the ceramics from Uigarak were compared with those from Southern Tagisken and Sengir Tam-2, revealing both similarities and distinctions among the assemblages.
Aral sea region , archaeology , ceramics , early nomads , Sengir tam-2 , South Tagisken , Uigarak
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Margulan Institute of Archaeology, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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