Saryarka in the system of economic and ethnocultural relations of the early nomads of the southern Trans–Urals

Research reveals that the Saryarka region, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan,' played a significant role in the economic and ethnocultural relations of early nomads during the Saka and Sauromatian–Sarmatian periods (8th century BC to 2nd century AD). The study identifies two distinct phases of interaction between the Southern Trans-Urals and Saryarka, driven primarily by the demand for copper and tin. During the Early Saka period, connections were intense, as evidenced by similarities in material culture and metal composition, while during the Sauromatian–Sarmatian period, these ties weakened due to shifting ethno-political dynamics. The study also traces the evolution of supply routes for tin, transitioning from Altai sources to include Central Asian ones. This research sheds light on the complex interdependencies between nomadic societies in Central Eurasia and their adaptation to changing economic landscapes.

Tairov, A. D. (2024). Saryarka in the system of economic and ethnocultural relations of the early nomads of the southern Trans–Urals. Bulletin of the Karaganda University History.Philosophy Series, 4(116), 174–185. https://doi.org/10.31489/2024hph4/174-185