Issue 1 (78)
| PROBLEMS IN THE STUDY OF PERIODIZATION OF THE NEOLITHIC–ENEOLITHIC IN THE LOW VOLGA REGION | |||
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| Year | 2023 | Number | 1(78) |
| Pages | 6-14 | Type | scientific article |
| UDC | 902.6(470.4)“634/636” | BBK | 63.442.14(235.54)+63.442.15(235.54) |
| Authors | Vybornov Alexander A. Kulkova Marianna A. |
Topic | PERIODIZATION OF THE LATE STONE AGE FROM THE VOLGA TO THE IRTYSH |
| Summary | In the Low Volga region, the diversity of cultures seems to have manifested itself particularly evident in such transition periods as the Neolithic and the Eneolithic when metallurgy and domestication appeared. However, a reliable source base must support these suggestions. Recently discovered sites characterized by clear stratigraphy as well as settlements with a single cultural layer give more additional information. A marker of the Later Neolithic in the pottery typology is the influx inside of vessel corolla. The combing technique in the ornamentation of vessels is an indicator of non-local culture. Stone maces can be a marker of the Later Neolithic. The lack of copper items makes it difficult to attribute the complexes to the Early Eneolithic. The morphological features of pottery could not be clearly a criterion of belonging to the Early Metal epoch. Syncretic signs can be explained by both transition features and coexistence. Quantitative indicators of stone tools do not indicate the attribution to later stages like vestigial Neolithic or Neo-Neolithic periods. Forming radiocarbon dates array makes the question about the coexistence of Neolithic and Eneolithic cultures clearer. It is possible to determine the transition periods. A criterion of that can be a change of raw material base, the technique of an enhanced push-up for stone tool production, the arrow points with double-sided retouching, preservation of liner technology, the change of vessel shapes and system of pottery ornamentation, development of domestication. The paleoclimatic factors influenced the transition from the Neolithic to the Early Eneolithic as well. | ||
| Keywords | Low Volga river region, Neolithic, Eneolithic, periodization, chronology, lithic technology | ||
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