essay

Early Nomads of Mongolia

nomads of the eurasian steppes in the early iron ageBerkeley, Calif. • Published In 1995 • Pages: 317-333

By: Volkov, Vitali V..

Abstract
Volkov describes the Early Nomads of Mongolia, emphasizing their possible cultural and physical origins and their art work, especially the OLENNIYE KAMNI (Deer Stones). OLENNIYE KAMNI are widespread indicating possible routes used by the Early Nomads. He also describes grave construction and mortuary artifacts.
Subjects
Identification
Reviews and critiques
Historical reconstruction
Cultural participation
Weapons
Visual arts
Burial practices and funerals
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Early Nomad
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Central Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2000
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
2800 BP-2200 BP (8th through 3rd centuries B.C.)
Coverage Place
Early Nomads; Bulgaria, China, Kazakstan, Kyrgrzstan, Mongolia, Russia, and Ukraine
Notes
Vitali V. Volkov
For bibliographical references see source number 18: Anonymous
LCCN
95060805
LCSH
Asia, Central--Antiquities