Bimetallic punch (battle-pick) from Adygea and its place among ancient Eurasia of the Scythian archaic ages
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5164-2024-5-189-201
Abstract
Aim. To publish a bimetallic punch of the Scythian archaic era from the area of Maykop (Krasnodar Territory, Republic of Adygea) and determine of the location of the find among this category of weapons of the 7th–6th centuries BC, identified in the Caucasus, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, clarify the nature of the cultural and historical connections of the population of these regions with each other in the era of the Scythian archaic.
Methodology. An analysis of the views of researchers on the question of the origin of bimetallic punchs (battle-picks) from the territory of these regions is provided, the source base for further study of the topic is clarified, and approaches to the study of this category of objects are defined.
Results. The areas from which these items were distributed were clarified, and mistakes made by certain scientists in the process of establishing the genesis of coinage were revealed.
Research implications. Material on the research topic has been published and summarized, and new sources for its study have been introduced into scientific circulation.
About the Author
S. L. Dudarev
International Academy of nformatization and the Public Academy of Science, Culture and Education of the Caucasus
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey L. Dudarev – Dr Sci (History), Prof, Honored Scientist of Kuban, Honorary Worker of Education of the Russian Federation, Full Member (Academician),
Independent researcher,
Armavir
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