Archaeological monuments of Zangazur (Lachin district)
https://doi.org/10.25205/2499-9997-2021-1-60-72
Abstract
The settlement of people in Lachin district that located in the foothills of the Lesser Caucasus dates back to ancient times. The settlements of the district were built mainly in accordance with tribal relations. The construction of villages in the area was mainly divided into mountainous, foothill, hill-side and plain types according to the relief of the region. On the whole, since Lachin district is located in a mountainous area, the construction of villages here was also different: mainly, the houses in the district were built far apart, mostly scattered; villages with hut dwellings and those with dwellings built compact, closer to each other.
The newly built bines (nomad camps or isolated farmsteads) were named after those who built them first. Although the main occupation of the district population was animal husbandry, they were also engaged in gardening, forestry and beekeeping. Archaeological and ethnographic investigations conducted in the district, clarified that the population were engaged in many handicraft areas (pottery, stone carving, metal working, etc.). At the same time, the settlements, grave monuments, churches and tombs and bridges of the district were comprehensively studied. The district located in a mountainous area, covers one town, one settlement and 125 villages.
About the Author
E. AbbasovaAzerbaijan
Abbasova Elmira, Senior researcher, Department of Early Medieval Archaeology
AZ1073, H. Javid ave., 115 Baku, Azerbaijan
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For citations:
Abbasova E. Archaeological monuments of Zangazur (Lachin district). Universum Humanitarium. 2021;(1):60-72. https://doi.org/10.25205/2499-9997-2021-1-60-72