Archaeological works in the city of Jankent in the field season 2020-2021
During the field season of 2020, eight rooms were identified and partially and completely opened at excavation No. 1 (premises No. 57,60,63,64,65). The main archaeological work was carried out along the inner facade of the early bypass wall.
In the field season of 2021, excavation research continued at the main entrance (eastern) gates of the settlement, which were planned by ancient builders in the form of a small labyrinth. In the course of archaeological work, data were also obtained on the building material that was used for the construction of defensive structures.
Sources
- Bilalov S., Tazhekeev A., Darmenov R., Sultanzhanov Zh., Amirgalina G., Kurmaniyazov I., Nazarov A. Archaeological works in the city of Jankent in the field season 2020-2021 // Margulan readings–2021: proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference “The Great Steppe in the Context of Ethnocultural Research”, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the 30th anniversary of the A.Kh. Margulan Archaeology Institute (Almaty, October 26–27, 2021). In 3 volumes. - Almaty: A.Kh. Margulan Archaeology Institute, 2021. - Vol. 2. - 280 p.