Vadim N. YagodinVadim N. Yagodin was Head of the Department of Archaeology, Research Institute of the Humanities of Karakalpak branch of Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan. He worked with S.P. Tolstov as a member of the Chorasmian Archaeological Expedition. Continuin on from this work, he conducted a number of field seasons on the Ustiurt plateau, investigating nomadic cemeteries, hunting traps and sanctuaries. His team also carried out excavations at two of the frontier fortresses on the edge of the plateau. Professor Yagodin published extensively on his work, in Russian and in English. Read More Read Less