Th e Image of the Turkic Kaghan in Small Forms Toreutics (Based on Materials of the Cult-Memorial Yeleke Sazy Complex in Eastern Kazakhstan)

This article is devoted to the analysis of preliminary results study materials obtained during excavations cult-memorial (memorial) complex Eleke sazy in Eastern Kazakhstan. The characteristic recorded stone constructions and found objects material culture given. basic attention given image Turkic Kaganate embodied products concerning toreutics (art metal small forms). It concluded that Yelekesazin was built on place where a body dead “appanage” Khaganate, who apparently belonged younger branch “golden” Ashin dynasty, burnt. headquarters this ruler could be nearby northern foothills Tarbagatai. Further archaeological research will allow supplementing clarifying outlined historical, cultural socio-political reconstruction.