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Research of flooded monuments on the north shore of lake Issyk-Kul in 2023–2024

Menshikov M.Yu. (Moscow, Russian Federation), Kolchenko V.A., Luzhansky D.V. (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan)

UDC 904

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24852/pa2025.1.51.237.247

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Underwater archaeological studies was conducted in the seasons 2023–2024 on Lake Issyk-Kul (Kyrgyz Republic). Archaeologists have discovered the remains of brick medieval buildings and kiln complexes under water. Fragments of ceramic vessels, animal bones and slag were found at the bottom of the lake. In addition, an area with a preserved cultural layer was found at the bottom. The results of the expedition confirm the concept that a large settlement went under water in the Middle Ages. These archaeological works are important for understanding the medieval history of the region and developing methods for underwater research of this type of sites.

Keywords

archaeologyIssyk-Kulthe Middle Agesunderwater archaeologymethodologyCentral Asia

About the author(s)

Menshikov Maksim Yu. Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dmitry Ulyanova St., 19, Moscow, 117292, Russian Federation; maxim-menshikov@ya.ru

Kolchenko Valerii A. Institute of History, Archaeology and Ethnology named after B.J. Jamgerchinov, National Academy of Sciences of Republic of Kyrgyzstan. Chui Avenue, 265a, Bishkek, Republic of Kyrgyzstan; archak@gmail.com

Luzhansky Dmitry V. independent researcher. Bishkek, Republic of Kyrgyzstan; lujanskiy_d@mail.ru