STRUCTURE OF DWELLINGS AND RELIGIOUS BELIEFS IN THE PLACES BELONGING TO THE KALTAMINOR CULTURE

This article examines the structure of dwellings and the development of religious beliefs in sites belonging to the Kaltaminor culture within the broader context of Neolithic societies in Central Asia. The study highlights the evolution of early human lifestyles, including the transition to sedentary living, the domestication of animals, and the increasing importance of fire in daily life. Special attention is given to the emergence of early religious concepts such as totemism, animism, and fetishism, as well as their reflection in burial practices and ritual activities.