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Traces of the "Sun" belief in the tombs of the Bronze Age of Azerbaijan

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The purpose of this article is to analyzed present evidence of Azerbaijani ancient tribes regarding their beliefs in ancestors and the cult of the Sun. The results of archeological excavations in the territory of Azerbaijan were observed, where different types of burial monuments were distinguished in burial rites. Ordered cemeteries reflect some of the rituals and traditions of the bearers of the culture of these tribes, and represent one of the main source of its knowledge. Thus, in spite of some previous research the study of the role of cults in burial rites until now was not universally enlightened. In connection with the said, it is necessary to note that the study of this topic is relevant.Keywords: Eneolithic, bronze, cult of the dead, cromlechs, burial mounds, beams, suns, beliefs. RESUMENEl propósito de este artículo es analizar la evidencia actual de las antiguas tribus azerbaiyanas con respecto a sus creencias en los antepasados y el culto al sol. Se observaron los resultados de las excavaciones arqueológicas en el territorio de Azerbaiyán, donde se distinguieron diferentes tipos de monumentos funerarios en los ritos funerarios. Los cementerios ordenados reflejan algunos de los rituales y tradiciones de los portadores de la cultura de estas tribus, y representan una de las principales fuentes de su conocimiento. Por lo tanto, a pesar de algunas investigaciones previas, el estudio del papel de los cultos en los ritos funerarios hasta ahora no fue universalmente ilustrado. En relación con lo dicho, es necesario señalar que el estudio de este tema es relevante.Palabras clave: Eneolítico, bronce, culto a los muertos, cromlechs, montículos funerarios, vigas, soles, creencias.

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