Teshik-Tash 1
Archaeological Site Paleolithic rock shelter with Neanderthal-associated archaeological finds
Teshik‑Tash 1 is a Paleolithic site in southern Uzbekistan known for Mousterian deposits and a child’s burial; it attracts archaeologists and students of human prehistory.
Teshik-Tash 1 is an archaeological cave site in Surxondaryo Region, Uzbekistan, notable for a late Pleistocene human burial discovered in 1938. It is an important example of Central Asian Paleolithic remains.
The site contains Mousterian stone tools and the burial of a juvenile individual accompanied by arranged animal horn elements, which are often highlighted in discussions of symbolic behavior. The assemblage is small and confined to the cave deposits rather than a large exposed area.
Excavations were carried out by Soviet archaeologists in 1938, which recovered the skeletal remains and associated stone artifacts. Interpretations identify the burial as Neanderthal and place the material in the late Pleistocene archaeological sequence.
The cave lies in southeastern Uzbekistan’s Surxondaryo Region. The site is an archaeological locality rather than a developed tourist facility; access and condition vary and it is primarily of interest to researchers and specialists.
- Neanderthal child burial: The skeletal remains are interpreted as a Neanderthal child burial associated with Mousterian stone tools and deliberately arranged animal horn material.
- Excavation and dating: Excavated by Soviet archaeologists in 1938, the site dates to the late Pleistocene and is important for studies of Neanderthal behavior in Central Asia.
Best Time to Visit Teshik-Tash 1 #
Best in spring or autumn when temperatures are milder for exploring this exposed archaeological location in southern Uzbekistan.
Weather & Climate near Teshik-Tash 1 #
Teshik-Tash 1's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 37°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 37°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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