This article primarily focuses on the identification of types and practical utilizations of wooden and plantremains discovered in the pre-Islamic layers during the excavations of the monumental complex at the citadelof Kafir-kala by the Uzbek-Japanese expedition. The current study reveals the presence of five different typesof timber: poplar (populus; salicaceae), willow (salix; salicaceae), ash (fraxinus; oleaceae), sumac (rhus;anacardiaceae), as well as diffusely porous wood (rosaceae?) and various other plant species. Notably, poplar(populus; salicaceae) stands out as the predominant variety. The application of poplar is further evident in thecrafting of wooden panels, which portray the goddess Nana and a congregation of Sogdians venerating herfrom the central room (15/16) of the citadel. Various tree and plant remains along with unique artifacts foundin the groove — the seam between the main part of the central sufa and the lower step — prompt speculationregarding the room’s function as an altar-chapel presumably dedicated to the goddess Nana. This leads us toconsider a nexus between the citadel complex and ritual ceremonies, potentially involving prayers and festivalsdedicated to this deity. Other gatherings encompassing political and various events may have also taken placewithin this monumental complex.
| Mualliflar | Томоми, Мураками, Ватанабе, Ёко, Бегматов, Алишер, Бердимуродов, Амридин, Богомолов, Геннадий, Сандибоев, Алишер, Терамура, Ҳирофуми, Уно, Такао |
|---|---|
| Jurnal | O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана) |
| Nashr sanasi | 2025-01-06 |
| Jild | 2 |
| Son | 29 |
| Betlar | 74-94 |
| Til | Rus |
| DOI | 10.71414/2181-032x-2023-2-29-74-94 |
DOI: 10.71414/2181-032x-2023-2-29-74-94 · Maqolaning asl sahifasi
Согд, Кафиркала, панно, дерево, растительные остатки, Sogdiana, Kafir-kala, panel, tree, plant remains, Сўғдиёна, Кофирқалъа, панно, дарахт, ўсимлик қолдиқлари
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