Karasuk culture
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The Karasuk culture was an archaeological culture that flourished in the Minusinsk Basin, along the Yenisey and upper Ob rivers, from approximately 1200 to 700 BCE. This culture emerged from the interaction between local Andronovo populations and a Sinid group from East Asia, introducing bronze artifacts like elbow-shaped knives similar to those from China's Shang period.12
Key characteristics of the Karasuk culture include:
* Metallurgy: They were known for their metalwork, particularly bronze daggers and knives often terminating in animal sculptures.2
* Art: Stone pillars with carved ram's heads, stylized animals, or human figures have been found.1
* Trade: Evidence suggests trade relations extended to central Russia and other regions.2
The Karasuk culture was eventually succeeded by the Tagar culture in the 8th century BCE.1
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