New finds of the horse harness elements of the Turkic period from Kyrgyzstan

The paper presents new finds of the horse harness elements Turkic period from Kyrgyzstan. consist of: a pair antler cheekpieces, bridle fragments, wooden saddle frame, and four iron stirrups. They come tombs with human-horse burials at Boz-Adyr medieval cemetery, memorial enclosure Kosh-Dobo in Ysyk-Kol depression. One stirrup is stray find Chui valley. All represent widespread, «classical» items archaeology. display extensive analogies materials burial complexes early Middle Ages Tien Shan, Altai, Tyva Mongolia, i.e. core cultural regions. However, most these types artifacts were used up to end 1st millennium ACE. Based on comparative analyses, taking into account their archaeological context, can be dated VII–IX centuries Despite fact that all generally repeat known forms, some them are quite unique number details, which, our opinion, natural handicraft production. significantly expand understanding by Kyrgyzstan population Ages. context discoveries suggests manufacturers and/or users tribes during Western Turgesh Khaganates.