Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Folklor/Edebiyat, cilt.32, sa.126, ss.305-328, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
The Mal’ta-Buret’ culture formed and developed between 24,000 and 15,000 BC in the Angara River valley, northwest of Lake Baikal. Excavations in this area which is one of the world’s first collective housing and unique living spaces, have uncovered 19 dwellings, around 13,000 archaeological artefacts and tombs. Around 850 of these artefacts provide unique original data about the culture and art of the community that lived here. Mentioned geographical area has been homeland to Turkish-speaking societies for thousands of years. Indeed, it is remarkable that the name “Angara” has Turkish origin and signifies “Mainland/Homeland”. Dozens of articles, books, monographs and excavation reports have been published about these ancient living quarters. However, no systematic scientific study has yet been identified on the relationship between uncovered artefacts and Turkish culture. In this study I aim to examine the similarities and relationships between the Mal’ta-Buret’ Culture and the material culture, intangible culture and artistic elements known in Turkish cultural history. During the study, I examined published articles, books and excavation reports related to the subject. I observed some artefacts on site, evaluated the cultural meanings of the archaeological data, interpreted the findings using document and comparative analysis methods. Our research and examinations suggest that there are similarities and possible cultural interactions between the elements of the culture in question and the early elements of Turkish cultural history. This study, which examines the cultural relationship between the Mal’ta-Buret’ culture and Turkish-speaking societies can open new horizons both in the re-evaluation of the mentioned culture and in research into the deep roots of Turkish history, culture and language.