REPRESENTATION OF THE SCULPTURE ART OF THE SOUTHERN ARAL SEA REGION IN MATERIAL ARTIFACTS
Keywords:
Southern Aral Sea region, sculpture art, Tuproqqal’a, Mizdaxkon, cultural heritage, archaeology, artistic analysis.Abstract
This study is dedicated to investigating the ancient sculpture art of the Southern Aral Sea region through the analysis of key archaeological sites, including Tuproqqal’a and Mizdaxkon. The research examines the artistic characteristics of sculptural specimens, the technical methods employed by local schools, and their profound connection to the socio-religious life of the period. The findings of this study play a significant role in systematizing the historical and cultural heritage of the region.
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