S.S. Onishchenko, V.I. Soyonov
Features of Zoo-Archaeological Complexes in the Ancient Settlements Nizhny Cheposh-3 and Nizhny Cheposh-4 and Their Preliminary Interpretation
The paper analyzes osteological and odontological samples received during archeological excavations of 2009 in ancient settlements of Gunno-Sarmatian time Nizhny Cheposh-3 and Nizhny Cheposh-4 in Gorny Altai. Interpretation of this materials has allowed to reveal a few important specific features of economic activities of population, and also to make some ethno-cultural and paleogeografical conclusions.
Key words: Gorny Altai, Gunno-Sarmatian time, archaeological monuments, ancient settlements, osteology, Nizhny Cheposh-3, Nizhny Cheposh-4.