Historic and Cultural Situation at the Turn of the Bronze and Iron Ages in the Trans-Urals

The article is devoted to the generalization and systematization of archaeological materials obtained during excavations sites late Bronze early Early Iron Ages on territory Trans-Urals. Comparative characteristics main life-supporting elements (settlement system, settlement planning, house-building, economy, ceramic production) carriers Mezhovka, Barkhatovo, Gamayun, Itkul (Iset) Baitovo cultures made it possible for authors present one options development cultural-historical situation in Trans-Urals forest-steppe subtaiga zones at turn epochs. Qualitative quantitative data indicate dynamic transformation processes this period, confirm synchronicity Mezhovka Barkhatovo cultures, alien character Gamayun groups end Age continuity Barkhatovo-Baitovo antiquities. At initial stage Age, representatives culture shared space — with communities. traditions are becoming obsolete there a complete replacement local “standard” before spread Sargat-Gorokhov influence. Keywords: Trans-Urals, complexes cross ornamentation pottery, Culture, Culture