New Data on the Cult Practices of the Population of the Southern Trans-Urals in the Late Bronze Age
Journal Title: Поволжская Археология - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 23
Abstract
This article introduces into scientific circulation new and unique materials – stone axes, obtained during examination of the settlements of the late bronze age near the town of Plast, Chelyabinsk region. The authors put forward a hypothesis about a broad distribution from Alakul population of the Southern Transurals, especially among specialists in metallurgy and metalwork cult demigod-Smith Tvashtar the Vedic tradition.
Authors and Affiliations
Nicolay Vinogradov, Ravil Hairiatdinov
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