Инд. авторы:	Kuzmin Y.V., Yanshina O.V., Fitzpatrick S.M., Shubina O.A.
Заглавие:	The Neolithic of the Kurile Islands (Russian Far East): Current State and Future Prospects
Библ. ссылка:	Kuzmin Y.V., Yanshina O.V., Fitzpatrick S.M., Shubina O.A. The Neolithic of the Kurile Islands (Russian Far East): Current State and Future Prospects // Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology. - 2012. - Vol.7. - Iss. 2. - P.234-254. - ISSN 1556-4894.
Внешние системы:	DOI: 10.1080/15564894.2011.652762; SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-84864795642;
Реферат:	eng: In this article we present a review of the archaeology and chronology of the Neolithic (i.e., pottery-bearing) cultural complexes of the Kurile Islands. Previous studies revealed only general patterns of Neolithic pottery and lithic typologies in the archipelago within a tentative chronological framework. However, recent research has now firmly established an occupation of the southern part of the Kurile Islands dating to as early as ca. 7000 BP. Based on preliminary investigations it appears that major economic activities focused on hunting, fishing (with possible exploitation of coastal fishes), and the gathering of plants. Interestingly, there is as of yet no solid evidence for the widespread use of marine resources (shellfish and mammals) in the Kuriles during the Neolithic, though this issue requires further research due to a dearth of properly excavated sites. Several potentially important sites are also suggested for continuing investigation of Neolithic archaeology in the Kurile Islands which has important ramifications for our understanding of coastal and island adaptations in the North Pacific. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Ключевые слова:	Russian Federation; Pacific Ocean (North); Pacific Ocean; Kuril Islands; typology; Neolithic; marine resource; marine environment; Sakhalin; archaeology; adaptation; pottery; Northwestern Pacific; Neolithic; Kurile Islands; island colonization; chronology;
Издано:	2012
Физ. характеристика:	с.234-254