Памятник Лчашен в контексте культуры бронзового века Армении

Abstract

This article is devoted to the comprehensive study of Lchashen, one of the Eastern monumental sites of the Bronze Age, which was carried out on the basis of archaeological materials of excavations in the Lchashen necropolis. The excavations were carried out starting in the 50’s of the previous century by A. Mnatsakanyan, by the author of this research. Due to these materials the source basis of the study of the Bronze Age culture of the whole region is increasing. The artifacts that were found there during excavations belong to the complex named “Lchashen culture”, which includes more than two thousand years of historical period (the second half of the IV – the first half of the II mill. BC). The study of materials from Lchashen and other synchronous sites as well as application of the methods of environmental sciences allowed us to characterize the phases of development of the Bronze Age culture in Armenia. Based on the results of mentioned studies, the source study basis, modern methodological criteria, а concept of chronology and periodization of Lchashen culture were created.

Приведены результаты археологического исследования памятника Лчашен в контексте культуры бронзового века Армении.