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1. Out of the FIRE.

Author

White, Jane

Subjects
WASTE paper, COPPER powder, FRUIT skins, GEMS & precious stones, COFFEE grounds
Abstract

This article discusses the process of pit firing in pottery making. The author describes their love for the simplicity and uniqueness of ancient pots and how they have incorporated these qualities into their own work. They use a specific type of clay that can withstand the extreme temperatures of pit firing. The author also explains the steps involved in creating the form of the vessel, including pinching, adding coils, and using various tools for shaping. They also discuss the techniques of burnishing and polishing the clay surface. The article provides detailed instructions on how to pack the pit with organic materials and wood, and the importance of sealing the pit to achieve desired colors and patterns. The author concludes by expressing their excitement and sense of discovery when uncovering the finished pieces after the firing process. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

2. The Final Bronze/Early Iron Age in the Old Zerafshan Delta, Uzbekistan: Pilot Investigations at Kimirek-kum-1.

Author

Stark, Sören, Rouse, Lynne М., Mirzaakhmedov, Sirojiddin J., Silvia, Zachary, Hunter, Sydney А., Bek, Tomáš, Rakhmanov, Husniddin, and Bayani, Narges

Subjects
IRON Age, GEMS & precious stones, BRONZE, COPPER alloys, ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations, STEPPES
Abstract

The transition between the Final Bronze and Early Iron Age remains one of the least understood periods in the archaeology of southern Central Asia. In this paper, we introduce the newly discovered site of Kimirek-kum-1 (floruit ca. 1250–1050 cal b.c.) in the old delta of the Zerafshan River in present-day Uzbekistan. Combined pedestrian survey, geomagnetic prospection, hand augering, and stratigraphic excavation, conducted between 2021 and 2023, demonstrate the site's unique potential to improve our understanding of the Final Bronze/Early Iron Age transition and the interface between the Central Eurasian steppes to the north and the Indo-Iranian world to the south. Notably, our investigations yielded nearly 400 objects in copper alloys, lead, gold, and semi-precious stone. These findings strongly suggest that Kimirek-kum-1 represents a substantial new Final Bronze/Early Iron Age center with extensive external links. It raises critical questions about the continuity of long-distance exchanges and elite networks after the end of the Oxus civilization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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