Arzhan-1 and Arzhan-2: the comparative analysis

Authors

  • Konstantin V. Chugunov State Hermitage Museum

Keywords:

Tuva; Asia-Central; Arzhan-1; Arzhan-2; burial complex; comparative analysis; archaeology

Abstract

Comparing materials of burials Arzhan-1 and Arzhan-2 reveals considerable similarity between the monuments in conceptual approach to the layout of an elite funeral complex. There is a chronological interval between them: Arzhan-1 opens "an imperial" burial ground, and Arzhan-2 finishes it.

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Chugunov K.V. Plity s petroglifami v komplekse kurgana Arzhan-2 (k khronologii arzhano-maiemirskogo stilia) // Tropoiu tysiacheletii: K iubileiu M. A. Devlet. - Kemerovo: Kuzbassvuzizdat, 2008. S. 53-69.

Published

14.09.2009

How to Cite

Chugunov, K. V. (2009) “Arzhan-1 and Arzhan-2: the comparative analysis”, The New Research of Tuva, 3. Available at: https://nit.tuva.asia/nit/article/view/637 (Accessed: 22.11.2024).

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Section

Tuva yesterday, today, tomorrow

Author Biography

Konstantin V. Chugunov, State Hermitage Museum

Candidate of History, senior researcher

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