SERGEYEVKA-1: NEOLITHIC SITE IN THE KHANKA PLAIN, AND THE TYPOLOGY OF MIDDLE NEOLITHIC SITES IN PRIMORYE

Recent archaeological studies in Primorye (Maritime Territory) have lead to the discovery of a number of sites attributed to the Middle Neolithic Rudnaya culture (7.5 – 6.0 ka BP). Based on fi nds from Sergeyevka-1, the authors periodize the Rudnaya culture. The early Rudnaya stage dates to 7.5 – 7.0 ka BP and the late Sergeyevka stage to 7 – 6 ka BP; both are named after eponymous sites: Rudnaya Pristan in eastern Primorye, and Sergeyevka-1 in western Primorye. Differences in stages are refl ected in ceramics and to a lesser extent, stone tools; dwelling types are common to both the early and late stages.