History of Science and Engineering Annotation << Back Kushan fortresses and settlements of Middle Amu Darya (On materials of historical-archaeological researches in the Karabekaul oasis of Lebap region in Turkmenistan) A.A.Burkhanov In article the characteristic of the basic fortresses and settlements Kushan is given to time, located on coast of Amu Darya within the Karabekaul oasis of Lebap region (Turkmenistan). Historical-archaeological researches have allowed to obtain the new data about fortification of fortresses and material culture of the population of region. Key words: the Kushan period; the Karabekaul oasis; Archaeological researches; Stratigrafical studying; an Archaeological material; defensive works; a fortress; settlement; a citadel; a Raw brick. E-mail: albert_burhan@list.ru