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The article is devoted to the publication of a unique hoard of bronze objects found in the area of Korday village on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. It consists of 18 items of weapons, horse harness and household items. Their analysis showed that most parts of them belong to the transition period from the Early Saka to the Late Saka period and can be dated within the middle — second half of the 6th century BC. Exception accounts for the socketed axe, which is typical for the Late Bronze Age and was probably put into the hoard as an archaic object, that is typical for hoards of Saka period in Tien Shan area. The Korday hoard undoubtedly has a cult character, as evidenced by its composition, which includes rare and prestigious items.

Keywords: Tien Shan region, Early Iron Age, Saka period, hoard of bronze objects, rituality

Information about author:

Sergey Ivanov (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn. Frunze St., 547, Bishkek, 720033, Kyrgyzstan
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