essay

A comparative study of the early Iron Age cultures in the lower Volga and southern Urals regions

kurgans, ritual sites, and settlements : eurasian bronze and iron age • Oxford • Published In 2000 • Pages: 194-206

By: Otchir-Goriaev, Maria A..

Abstract

Otchir-Goriaeva examined archeological collections from sites in the lower Volga and the southern Urals. The artifacts differ enough that sites in these two areas are not from the same culture. These two regions were also influenced by different regions: the lower Volga had more contact with their Scythian neighbors and the southern Urals had more contact with Saka and other eastern groups. This leads Otchir-Goriaeva to conclude that Sauromatian culture did not evolve into Sarmatian culture.

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

2800 BP-2200 BP (8th century B.C.to 2nd century B.C.)

Coverage Place

Sauromatian and Sarmatian cultures; Kazakstan and Russia

Notes

Maria A. Otchir-Goraeva

Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-201)

LCCN

2001320166

LCSH

Asia, Central--Antiquities