From Andronovo to the Karasuk Culture: The Beginning of East Asian Influence

1500 BCE · Minusinsk-Yenisey (Güney Sibirya) · cultural

From 1500 BCE onward the Andronovo tradition in southern Siberia was transformed by the Karasuk culture; curved-edged knives and decorative motifs taken from the Chinese bronze tradition appeared.

This cultural hybridization is interpreted as evidence of the first direct contact between the Turkic communities of the steppe and Chinese civilization.

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Frequently asked questions

What was From Andronovo to the Karasuk Culture: The Beginning of East Asian Influence?
From 1500 BCE onward the Andronovo tradition in southern Siberia was transformed by the Karasuk culture; curved-edged knives and decorative motifs taken from the Chinese bronze tradition appeared.
When did From Andronovo to the Karasuk Culture: The Beginning of East Asian Influence happen?
1500 BCE
Where did From Andronovo to the Karasuk Culture: The Beginning of East Asian Influence take place?
Minusinsk-Yenisey (Güney Sibirya)