essay

Some notes about the material culture of Eurasian nomads

kurgans, ritual sites, and settlements : eurasian bronze and iron age • Oxford • Published In 2000 • Pages: 13-17

By: Koriakova, L. N. (Liudmila Nikolaevna).

Abstract
Koryakova gives a brief overview of the current theories about nomadic society as they pertain to archaeology. She then points out some of the problems in trying to define a culture as nomadic using archaeological data. A brief overview of Early Nomad culture is presented.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Settlement patterns
Animal transport
Burial practices and funerals
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 ; 2001
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
Early Nomad period
Coverage Place
Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikstan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan
Notes
Ludmila Koryakova
Includes bibliographical references (p. 17)
LCCN
2001320166
LCSH
Asia, Central--Antiquities