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With the Saka on the Soviet Steppe: excavations in Kazakhstan

Minerva: the international review of ancient art and archaeology2 (3) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 18-20

By: Davis-Kimball, Jeannine.

Abstract
Davis-Kimball discusses the first season of excavations of kurgans near Issyk, Kazakstan near the base of the Tien Shan mountains. She discusses their findings and gives a brief description of Saka nomadic life and mythology.
Subjects
Identification
Visual arts
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
Early Nomad
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Central Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2000
Field Date
1990
Coverage Date
2300 BP (300 B.C.)
Coverage Place
Saka; Kazakstan
Notes
Jeannine Davis-Kimball
LCSH
Asia, Central--Antiquities