SOME THOUGHTS ON THE STONE STRUCTURES OF THE UCHTEPA-2 SITE

Fergana Valley, Uchtepa-2 site, archaeological research, stone structures, altars-hearths, religious ceremonies, “Dare-mehr”, “Haoma sacrifice”, “Ancestor spirit sacrifice”, “Flower sacrifice”

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The article discusses archaeological research conducted at the Uchtepa-2 site, located in the Fergana Valley and dating back to the ancient and early medieval periods. Various forms of stone structures were discovered at the site during the research. It is noted that the altars and other stone structures found at the site are of great importance for shedding light on the religious and cultural history of the Fergana Valley.