REVIEW OF MONOGRAPH: BEREZINA N.S., STONE AGE OF THE CHUVASH VOLGA REGION//ARCHAEОLOGY OF THE EURASIAN STEPPES. KAZAN. 2021. PUBL. NO. 1. 261 P.

Abstract

This review analyzes N.S. Berezina's monograph devoted to one of the least studied region prior to the publication of her work. She managed to present voluminous data from new archeological sites containing a significant amount of residential buildings, stone and ceramic inventory. The materials cover the upper Paleolithic-Eneolithic complexes, and create a systematic picture of the ancient population development. The results of natural science methods that have improved the comprehensive understanding of archaeological objects are presented. The author provides the most important data on the sources of various stone raw materials, which is very important for studying the flint industries of different periods. N.S. Berezina gives a strong and persuasive cultural and chronological interpretation for each chronological complex. The author presents her interpretation of various aspects, which she comprehensively argues.