Results of archaeological and geophysical monitoring of the Domashneye Ozero site (Central Kamchatka) in 2024

The article provides results of the comprehensive archaeological and geophysical studies conducted in 2024 at the Domashneye Ozero site, a key site of the Tarya culture in the Kamchatka River valley. Based on aerial photography, tacheometric survey, and visual inspection data, a detailed topographic plan of the site covering an area of over 32,300 sq. m was created for the first time, revealing 11 dwelling depressions and 26pits. Geophysical studies using the electrical resistivity tomography aimed at examining the structure of cultural deposits, determined the thickness of loose sediments (0.4-3.6 m) and identified anomalies associated with the anthropogenic activity. A typological analysis of dwelling depressions based on morphometric parameters identified three groups of features differing in size (3.0 x 3.0 m to 7.5 x 7.5 m), depth (0.35 m to 2.5 m), and structural characteristics. Spatial distribution analysis revealed a linear settlement structure consisting of two parallel rows of structures located at distances of up to 15 m and 35-60 m from the shoreline, respectively. Based on stratigraphic data and previous research, it is suggested that the settlement features are of different chronological periods, dating from the Late Neolithic to the Paleometal period. The shape and dimensions of the identified dwellings generally correspond to the remains of structures from settlements belonging to the Tarya and Old Itelmen cultures of Kamchatka. The study of the Domashneye Ozero site documents the planning structure of a large longterm settlement. This discovery significantly extends our understanding of the principles of spatial organization of Late Neolithic settlement complexes in this region.