A new Andronovo (Fedorovka) cemetery in the eastern Irtysh basin

We present the results of a multidisciplinary study of an Andronovo (Fedorovka) cemetery Pogorelka-2, situated east of the Irtysh. Three burial mounds are described in detail, and elements of the funerary rite are outlined. All mounds were constructed according to a single plan, characterized by a spatial separation of the burial platform, where one or several burials are surrounded by hollows in the ground. In two mounds, these are four ditches with slightly sloping outer walls and steep inner ones. These ditches surround subsquare platforms with burials in the center. In the third mound, instead of ditches, there are small elongate pits. All burials at Pogorelka-2 are cremations, typical of the Andronovo (Fedorovka) cemeteries in Baraba. On each burial platform, 1-3 burials were situated. Ceramics and other grave goods are described. Despite some specific features, they are typical of the Andronovo tradition. The cemetery belongs to the eastern part of the Andronovo (Fedorovka) distribution area. The analysis of funerary practices and goods reveals no contacts with the aboriginal Late Krotovo population.