ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCHES IN THE SETTLEMENT OF NAKHCHIVAN TEPE
Öz
Existence of connections between the cultures of South Caucasus and those of the Middle East (including Mesopotamia) has drawn the attention of researchers for many years. Researchers such as R.M. Munchayev, O.A. Abibullayev, I.G. Narimanov, T.I. Akhundov and others spoke about the spread and distribution of cultures of from Middle East in South Caucasus. Although the existence of these connections was sometimes demonstrated by single finds, now however these connections are demonstrated by a complex of archaeological materials. One such
monument is the settlement of Nakhchivan Tepe which is characterized by Dalma Tepe ceramics. We consider that is necessary to introduce to the scientific community the fact that this cultural assemblage has been revealed for the first time in the South Caucasus, and also to define its place among the other Caucasian cultures. The ceramics can be divided into two periods, based on the stratigraphy of the settlement. However it should be noted that the two groups coincide to a certain degree in terms of the technology of production and ornamentation. The ceramics were mainly produced by the coil method, and the application of two layers of potter's clay to each other. The surfaces of some vessels were covered with a thin layer of clay. The research demonstrates that this was done in some cases to change the color, and in others, for ornament purposes. It is also possible to discuss the products ornamented with finger impressions, which are sometimes are executed inaccurately and mixed together. The study demonstrates that the finger impressions remained after being stuck in the thin upper clay layer. We think that some researchers were right to connect Dalma Tepe ceramics with these ethnographic features. The study of bones of animals from this settlement has shown that the residents were generally were engaged in cattle and small cattle breeding. Hunting took an the insignificant place in the economy. The pottery of the settlement of Nakhchivan Tepe can be dated the first half of the V millennium BC. The analysis of coal from the lower horizon has shown 4945 BC. Thus it can be concluded that the area of formation and distribution of Dalma Tepe culture included Nakhchivan's territories. Undoubtedly, subsequent studies will clarify some questions of the nature of the mutual ties between the tribes of the basin of Urmia and Nakhchivan. We think that the issues related to the birthplace of Dalma Tepe culture will also be clarified.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
- R.M. Munchayev (Мунчаев, Амиров, 2009, c. 41-52)
- O.A. Abibullayev (Абибуллаев, 1982, c. 72)
- I.G. Narimanov (Нариманов, 1985,c. 271-277
- Нариманов, 2003, c. 32)
- T.I. Akhundov (Achundov, 2007, p. 95-122)
Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Arkeoloji
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Veli Bahshaliyev
Azerbaijan
Yayımlanma Tarihi
11 Temmuz 2018
Gönderilme Tarihi
9 Ocak 2018
Kabul Tarihi
1 Mart 2018
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2018 Cilt: 3 Sayı: 4