Surungur — New Early Holocene Archaeological Site in Fergana Valley

The article presents the first results of a comprehensive study new archaeological site Surungur in Fergana Valley. Interdisciplinary research was conducted 2018—2019 by an international Russian-Kyrgyz expedition. direct archeological work at preceded geophysical surveys, which helped to identify most promising areas for future research. excavations made it possible series fire places, obtain representative collection paleofaunal material, lithic industry and bone tools. stone is represented blade knapping, among awls, point elongated bead. Archaeological indicates that Ovis, unidentified ovicaprin cervid bones predominate Early Holocene sediments. Pollen analysis small mammals allowed reconstruction paleo-environment different stages Holocene. data obtained indicate has been continuously inhabited since New materials lower cultural horizons under fit organically into context known Neolithic cultures mountain part Central Asia find more analogies with Hissar culture.