SOME CONSIDERATIONS ON THE STUDY OF ANCIENT BURIAL MOUNDS AND FUNERAL RITES OF THE SAKA TRIBES IN THE ARAL SEA REGION

Abstract

This article explores the results of archaeological studies of ancient burial mounds belonging to the Saka tribes that once inhabited the Aral Sea region. Special attention is given to key archaeological sites such as Chirik-Rabat, Tegisken, Uyg‘arak, and Djomboy, which have yielded significant findings shedding light on the culture, social structure, and religious beliefs of the Saka people. The analysis focuses on burial practices, signs of social stratification, grave goods, and the architectural design of burial structures, along with their symbolic meanings.