ARCHEOLOGICAL MONUMENTS OF TURKESTAN REGION IN THE TURKESTAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION RESEARCH

Annotation. This article is about the results of the research work of the Turkestan archaeological expedition, which excavated archaeological monuments of the Turkestan region, which has its place in the formation of the Islamic religion in the Islamic world and was one of the largest religious centers in Central Asia.

The main objective of the expedition was to determine the lack of a full assessment of the archaeological monuments of the early medieval and medieval urban culture in the Turkestan region, despite the achievements of rapidly developing archaeological science in the 20th century, and the lack of detailed study of the specific features of the monuments of the Turkestan region compared to other ancient cities of Central Asia.

It was established that the Turkestan archaeological expedition, in addition to archaeological excavations in the cities and towns of the region, also conducted research on previously unexplored physical-geographical, toponomic, stratigraphic and irrigation systems. During the research work, in addition to clarifying the details of previously studied archaeological sites, reconnaissance work is also carried out to identify new monuments of medieval urban culture.

The research work was carried out in two periods - the ancient medieval and early medieval periods of urban culture. Over the course of several years of research, archaeological surveys and records were conducted in dozens of cities and settlements. During the work of the Turkestan archaeological expedition, a number of innovations and corrections were made to almost all scientific views on the formation and development of ancient and medieval settlements and urban culture in the region.

Materials and research methods.

The analysis of the studied data on archaeological monuments of the Turkestan region was carried out by methods of historical-comparative and historical-typological, inductive analysis. Priority was given to methods of chronological comparison and analysis aimed at identifying the content of ceramic and material data, scientifically formulated facts related to the period of construction of archaeological monuments of the region.

The accumulated results of archaeological research are presented for scientific circulation.

Results

The main documentary materials were found as a result of excavations carried out by the Turkestan archaeological expedition in 1996-2006. The material data found during an archaeological excavation will enrich our understanding of the material and spiritual values ​​of settlements and urban structures in the region in ancient times BC.

In the monograph of the famous archaeologist, candidate of historical sciences M. Tuyakbayev “Topography of the Turkestan oasis, historical development of cities and settlements (XIII-XIX centuries.)”, known and new materials on the urban culture of the Turkestan oasis are systematized and collected, and the historical and archaeological context is reflected in the reconstruction of the main stages of the evolution of cities and settlements of the Turkestan oasis.

In addition, the reference collection “Historical and Cultural Monuments in the Turkestan Region”, published by the “Azret Sultan” National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve, provides reference information on historical and cultural, medieval architectural and construction and religious and spiritual monuments found as a result of archaeological research in the Turkestan region, as well as modern constructions of the XIX-XX centuries. The collection includes information on the location of the monument, time, typological features, area, scientific research, brief history, current use, and other information.