Migration hypothesis on the formation of Tashtyk culture in the Khakas-Minusinsk basin

The paper deals with the main characteristics confirming the arrival of new population to Khakas-Minusinsk basin, who took part in the formation oftashtyk culture. We observe the similarity in the burial tradition with those of the Huns and the influence of Chinese traditions. The appearance of doll-mannequin and burial masks in tashtyk tombs and some feature oftashtyk clothes is the evidence of the immigration of the mongoloid population. This process could be the result of the political situation in Central Asia in the context of the struggle for hegemony in Central Asia between the Han and the Huns Empires.