Saburovo – Settlement Sites and Kurgans
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Near Saburovo, archaeological settlement sites and kurgans can be distinguished by their locations and dimensions. Two settlement sites are associated with finds of Srubnaya pottery; the burial mounds are divided between one site in the village and another to its north.
Saburovo at a glance
- The two I Saburovo kurgans were in the village, near the Muslim cemetery and the school. They measured 15 m in diameter and 0.3 m and 0.4 m in height.
- The II Saburovo kurgans were 500 m north of the village, on a high hill, and 350 m west of the Urshak River. They consisted of five burial mounds.
- The I Saburovo settlement site was 600 m northeast of the village. The II site was 250 m west of the I site. Srubnaya pottery was collected at both sites.
Where were the settlement sites and kurgans located?
The I Saburovo settlement site was on a cultivated terrace above the floodplain. Srubnaya pottery was collected in the field. The II settlement site was also on a terrace above a floodplain, here by the Urshak River. Its location is specified as 250 m west of the I settlement site. Srubnaya pottery was also collected there.
The village and the Urshak provide reference points for the kurgans. The two I Saburovo kurgans were within the village, near the Muslim cemetery and the school. The II Saburovo kurgans, by contrast, were north of the village on a high hill. They were 350 m west of the Urshak. Thus, the descriptions of the kurgans distinguish them both by their location relative to the village and by their position in relation to the river.
How do the kurgans differ in size?
The two I Saburovo kurgans had a diameter of 15 m and heights of 0.3 m and 0.4 m. The five burial mounds of the II Saburovo kurgans were 17 to 25 m wide and 0.4 to 1 m high. In terms of diameter, the II group is larger than the stated 15 m for the I kurgans. Their height range starts at 0.4 m, while the two I kurgans measured 0.3 m and 0.4 m. This comparison helps distinguish the two groups by both number and size.
What does the Republic of Bashkortostan offer as a regional context?
The Toratau UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the Republic of Bashkortostan. It includes geological outcrops near Usolka and Dalny Tulkas, as well as caves, waterfalls, gorges, mountain rivers, and rugged rock outcrops. The geopark also preserves the ruins of ancient settlements and fortresses and showcases local cultural heritage, cuisine, and crafts.
Bashkiriya National Park is also located in the Republic of Bashkortostan. It was established in 1986 to protect the unique natural resources of the Southern Urals and was the first and only national park in Bashkortostan. The national park is home to 231 bird species, 148 of which breed there; its waters are home to 32 fish species. These species counts may change as surveys are updated.
The Saburovo sites offer a local archaeological perspective; the geopark and national park broaden the view to include nature and culture in the Republic of Bashkortostan. This makes it possible to distinguish the specific kurgan measurements and finds from the settlement sites from the broader regional themes.
Discover more destinations: Veselovka, Ibragimovo, Ufa, Aksakovo, Birsk, Yakty-Kul, Chishma, Tirlyanskiy.
FAQ
Which settlement site was on a cultivated terrace?
The I Saburovo settlement site was 600 m northeast of the village, on a cultivated terrace above the floodplain. Srubnaya pottery was collected in the field.
How large were the II Saburovo kurgans?
The group consisted of five burial mounds with diameters of 17 to 25 m and heights of 0.4 to 1 m.
What is part of the Toratau UNESCO Global Geopark?
It includes geological outcrops near Usolka and Dalny Tulkas, as well as caves, waterfalls, gorges, mountain rivers, and rugged rock outcrops.
For the broader travel overview: Republic of Bashkortostan.
