A comparative analysis of neolithic burial rites in central Asia (based on materials from the tutkaul, tumek-kichidzhik, and ZARDOLISOY-001 sites)

Ergashev , Odil, Xinying , Zhou, Rashidov , Niyoz, Oʻngalov , Laziz

O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана) · 2026-yil

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This article presents a comparative analysis of burials from three neolithic sites in Central Asia — Tutkaul (within the Hissar cultural sphere), Tumek-Kichijik (Kaltaminor culture), and Zardolisoy-001 (Nuratau mountain range). The main objective is to identify regional characteristics of burial rituals based on a unified system of indicators.The analysis considers grave architecture, body position, head and torso orientation, the presence of ochre, and associated grave goods as key criteria. Tumek-Kichijik burials are characterized by narrow elongated pits, a supine (extended on the back) position, eastern orientation, and rich grave goods (ochre, beads, shells, and other ornaments), representing a “materially expressed” ritual model.In contrast, Tutkaul and Zardolisoy-001 burials exhibit flexed or side positions, relatively simple grave constructions, and minimal or absent grave goods. This indicates a “positional ritual model,” in which ritual meaning is primarily conveyed through corpse positioning and orientation.Comparative results suggest that burial practices in the Central Asian neolithic were not based on a single unified scheme but varied according to ecological and cultural zones, reflecting at least two distinct ritual traditions. The Zardolisoy-001 burial is particularly significant as an example of a simple, without grave goods flexed burial model.

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MualliflarErgashev , Odil, Xinying , Zhou, Rashidov , Niyoz, Oʻngalov , Laziz
JurnalO‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана)
NashriyotАрхеология институти
ISSN2022-2026
Nashr sanasi2026-09-07
Jild34
Son1
Betlar69-80
TilIngliz
Ilmiy sohaTarix
DOI10.71414/2181-032x-2026-34-1-69-80
Indeksga qo‘shilgan2026-09-09

DOI: 10.71414/2181-032x-2026-34-1-69-80 · Maqolaning asl sahifasi

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Туткаул, Тумек-Кичиджик, Зардолисай-001, Гисарская неолитическая культура, Кельтеминарская культура, погребальный обряд, скорченное положение, ориентация могилы, охра, инвентарь, позиционная модель обряда, вещественная модель обряда, неолит Центральной Азии, Tutkaul, Tumek-Kichijik, Zardolisoy-001, Hissar neolithic culture, Kaltaminor culture, burial practice, flexed position, supine burial, grave orientation, ochre, grave goods, positional ritual model, material ritual model, Central Asian neolithic, Tutkaul, Tumek-Kichijik, Zardolisoy-001, Hisor neolit madaniyati, Kaltaminor madaniyati, dafn marosimi, gʻujanak holat, qabr orientatsiyasi, oxra, inventar, pozitsion marosim modeli, ashyoviy marosim modeli

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APAErgashev , Odil, Xinying , Zhou, Rashidov , Niyoz, & Oʻngalov , Laziz (2026). A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NEOLITHIC BURIAL RITES IN CENTRAL ASIA (BASED ON MATERIALS FROM THE TUTKAUL, TUMEK-KICHIDZHIK, AND ZARDOLISOY-001 SITES). O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана), 34(1), 69-80. https://doi.org/10.71414/2181-032x-2026-34-1-69-80
GOST (OAK)Ergashev , Odil va b. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NEOLITHIC BURIAL RITES IN CENTRAL ASIA (BASED ON MATERIALS FROM THE TUTKAUL, TUMEK-KICHIDZHIK, AND ZARDOLISOY-001 SITES) // O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана). – 2026. – T. 34, № 1. – P. 69-80. – DOI: 10.71414/2181-032x-2026-34-1-69-80.
MLAErgashev , Odil, Xinying , Zhou, Rashidov , Niyoz, and Oʻngalov , Laziz. “A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NEOLITHIC BURIAL RITES IN CENTRAL ASIA (BASED ON MATERIALS FROM THE TUTKAUL, TUMEK-KICHIDZHIK, AND ZARDOLISOY-001 SITES).” O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана), 34(1), 69-80, 2026. https://doi.org/10.71414/2181-032x-2026-34-1-69-80
ChicagoErgashev , Odil, Xinying , Zhou, Rashidov , Niyoz, and Oʻngalov , Laziz. “A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NEOLITHIC BURIAL RITES IN CENTRAL ASIA (BASED ON MATERIALS FROM THE TUTKAUL, TUMEK-KICHIDZHIK, AND ZARDOLISOY-001 SITES).” O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана), 34(1), 69-80 (2026). https://doi.org/10.71414/2181-032x-2026-34-1-69-80
HarvardErgashev , Odil, Xinying , Zhou, Rashidov , Niyoz, and Oʻngalov , Laziz (2026) ‘A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NEOLITHIC BURIAL RITES IN CENTRAL ASIA (BASED ON MATERIALS FROM THE TUTKAUL, TUMEK-KICHIDZHIK, AND ZARDOLISOY-001 SITES)’, O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана), 34(1), 69-80. https://doi.org/10.71414/2181-032x-2026-34-1-69-80
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@article{ergashevodil2026,
  title = {A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NEOLITHIC BURIAL RITES IN CENTRAL ASIA (BASED ON MATERIALS FROM THE TUTKAUL, TUMEK-KICHIDZHIK, AND ZARDOLISOY-001 SITES)},
  author = {Ergashev , Odil and Xinying , Zhou and Rashidov , Niyoz and Oʻngalov , Laziz},
  journal = {O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана)},
  year = {2026},
  volume = {34},
  number = {1},
  pages = {69-80},
  doi = {10.71414/2181-032x-2026-34-1-69-80},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.71414/2181-032x-2026-34-1-69-80}
}

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