Сeramics of the Babish Mola settlement (based on morphological and technological analyses)


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Authors

  • Zhanbolat Utubayev Margulan Institute of Archaeology
  • Makpal Suyundikova Margulan Institute of Archaeology
  • Zhanargul Kaliyeva Branch of the Margulan Institute of Archaeology in Astana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32523/2664-5157-2024-2-133-154

Keywords:

archaeology, Syr Darya, Babish Mola, Shirikrabat culture, ceramics, gypsum, chamotte, organic materials.

Abstract

Ceramics is one of the sources that provides valuable and important information about any archaeological site. The Babish Mola settlement is a monument of regional importance and is protected by the state. The main purpose of the article is to introduce into scientific circulation the results of morphological, technical and technological analyses of ceramic materials collected during the excavations at the Babish Mola settlement from 2018 to 2022.
The pottery found at the Babish Mola settlement was classified by purpose as household, tableware and kitchenware. According to the manufacturing technology, they are divided into items product made by molding from a hollow ball and by gluing. Additionally, In addition such additives as gypsum, organic materials, and chamotte were added to the clay. The surfaces of the vessels are decorated with mineral paints and various geometric wavy lines. Various vessels recorded during the archaeological excavations of this settlement testify the development of pottery production in the area. Based on the results of the organized excavations and research, morphological and technical-technological analysis of the registered archaeological materials and ceramics, the lifespan life expectacy of the Babish Mola settlement dates back to the period of the IV-II centuries BC.

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Zhanbolat Utubayev, Margulan Institute of Archaeology

Candidate of Historical Sciences, Leading Researcher

Makpal Suyundikova, Margulan Institute of Archaeology

Doctoral student

Zhanargul Kaliyeva, Branch of the Margulan Institute of Archaeology in Astana

Postgraduate Student of the KemSU, Senior Researcher

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2024-06-15

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Utubayev Ж., Suyundikova М., & Kaliyeva Ж. . (2024). Сeramics of the Babish Mola settlement (based on morphological and technological analyses). Turkic Studies Journal, 6(2), 133–154. https://doi.org/10.32523/2664-5157-2024-2-133-154

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Medieval History and Steppe Archаeology