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A fragment of a tombstone from the Bulgar settlement.
Northern mausoleum of the 14th century. at the Bulgar settlement. Here, inside this building, 26 tombstones of the 13th-14th centuries are collected and displayed for viewing.[1]: 168  Two more tombstones are on display at the Museum of Bulgarian Civilization.
Husain Faizkhanov(1823 or 1828 — 1866), for the first time gave a reading of the Bulgar epigraphic monuments using Chuvash linguistic data (1863)

Bulgarian epigraphic monuments[2][3][4] (Chuvash: Пăлхар эпиграфика палăкĕсем, Tatar: Болгар эпиграфика табылдыклары) - tombstones with inscriptions (epitaphs) of the 13th-14th centuries on the territory of the former Bulgarian ulus of the Golden Horde. The identified gravestones can be divided into several categories. From a "civilizational" point of view, there are such:

  • Muslim[5]: 175–182  arabographic, of which there are currently about 400 pieces;
  • Armenian[2]: 60–61 [6] ones with their own graphics, in the amount of 5 pieces and a few more obscure fragments; They also contain Arabic letters.

Muslim tombstones, in turn, can be classified according to language:

  • only with Arabic text;
  • having, in addition to Arabic, a text in some Turkic language

Depending on the type of Turkic language, the last group of monuments is divided as follows:

  • tombstones in the Turkic language (r-language (this group is the largest);
  • gravestones in Turkic z-language

There is also a classification based on the appearance of monuments, in accordance with their artistic features - 1st style and 2nd style.

Tombstones of the 1st style usually have text in z-language, and 2nd style - text in p-language. Therefore, it was initially believed that such a classification covers all the characteristics in a complex. However, there are exceptions to this correspondence.[7]: 12, 23 [8]

The formation and decline of the Bulgarian epigraphic tradition

Pre-Mongol Volga Bulgaria did not know stone tombstones with inscriptions.

History of the study

The study of Bulgarian epigraphic monuments has a three-century history. The beginning was made by the decree of Peter I in 1722, after he personally visited the Bulgar settlement.

In 1831, the orientalist J. Klaproth first published Bulgarian epitaphs. And in 1863, Kh. Faizkhanov read the inscriptions, relying on data from the Chuvash language. This is what it looked like in his article:[2]: 31–32 

Особенное внимание обращает на себя во многих булгарских надгробных надписях выражение ҖИАТ ҖҮР. В моих снимках эта фраза очень ясна, так что даже при ней и знаки поставлены так: ҖИАТИ ҖҮР. Обыкновенно принимают эту фразу за арабскую, переводят ее словами: пришествие угнетения, и придавая ей смысл особой эры, выводят из числового значения букв год 623. По моему мнению, подобное объяснение едва ли может быть верно... Не следует ли, не вдаваясь ни в какие гадательные предположения, читать просто ҖИАТИ ҖҮР, т. е. ЙИТИ ЙҮЗ? В пользу моего чтения говорит и обыкновение татар начальное «й» произносить и писать как «Ж»... Что касается до буквы «р», употребленной вместо «з» в слове ҖҮР, то это можно объяснить отчасти ясностью (как и в слове СКР, т. е. СИКЕЗ) смысла и без точки, отчасти употреблением чувашских числительных слов в эпитафиях этого времени.

Despite the fact that he actually revealed the “blatant Chuvashness” of the texts, Kh. Faizkhanov continued to consider the epigraphic monuments "Tatar" (this can be seen from the given fragment of his article). But this is not the main thing here.

The incident in the course of attempts to translate the expression JIATI JUR was described by A. I. Artemyev (1820-1874) in 1866 in a book published in St. Petersburg;[9] he actually supported Kh. Faizkhanov and showed the fallacy of his predecessors (the aforementioned Y. Klaproth, F. I. Erdman, I. Berezin and others).[10]: 17, 49  The mentioned year 623 AH according to the usual chronology is 1226, therefore, with the old interpretation, it would turn out that the tombstone is from the pre-Mongol time. In fact, all the monuments date back to the Golden Horde era. Kh. Faizkhanov’s discovery was also supported by N.I. Ilminsky,[11] although he argued that “the venerable mullah expressed... the idea not specifically, but in passing,... and therefore hesitantly and incompletely.”

Subsequently, the work "Bulgarians and Chuvashs" (1902).[12] of N.I. Ashmarin played a particularly important role in revealing the essence of epigraphic monuments.

As for the quantitative side, Nikolai Ashmarin considered only 93 tombstones.[13] There is an erroneous opinion that the later researcher G.V. Yusupov considered 200 such monuments, but only 40 of them belonged to the 13th-14th centuries.[1]: 154  The remaining monuments are of later origin. However, the total number of known r-language monuments by that time was also more than 200, it’s just that G.V. Yusupov did not thoroughly study all of them, so it should be understood.[14]

In the tables compiled by D. G. Mukhametshin, one can already count 362 pieces.[7]: 85–99  Another source,[15]: 17  citing the same D.G. Mukhametshin, gives a different number of the total number of gravestones examined (274) and some other figures - perhaps these are earlier data.

In the XX century, Bulgarian epigraphic monuments in linguistic also analyzed N.F. Katanov, N. Poppe, S.E. Malov, O. Pritsak, Róna-Tas and Fodor S., F.S. Khakimzyanov, T. Tekin, M. Erdal and others.

Most of the identified monuments are now in museums. Including in the funds of the Bulgarian, Bilar, lawsuit-Kazansky museums-reserve, in the National Museum of the Tatarstan, in the Museum of Fine Arts of the Tatarstan, Chistopol, Tetyushsky museums of the Republic of Tatarstan, in Gima (Moscow), in the Ulyanovsk Museum of Local Lore, in the National Museum of Chuvash Republic.

But this is not exhausted by this. For example, there is an appropriate monument in the school museum of the village of Kurmanaevo Nurlatsky district of Tatarstan. There are those who continue to remain in their places of identification.

Nikolai Ashmarin (1870-1933), turkologist, researcher of Bulgarian epigraphic monuments, author of «Bulgarian and Chuvash» (Kazan, 1902)

The meaning of the monuments

Bulgarian epigraphic monuments of the XIII-XIV centuries. It should be considered as documented sources of the Middle Ages. Therefore, these objects, in their “undeniable authenticity”[16]: 107 , nothing can cancel.

From an archaeological point of view, they are artifacts, written sources. First of all, they allow us to judge the language (languages) of people of the era.

True, there is a theory about the «particular"»[17]: 3 , «special»[1]: 156 , «functional», «ritual», «sacred» and «cult» character of the then Turkic r-language (G.V. Yusupov, F. S. Khakimzyanov, I. L. Sometimes such a thought is carried out without the use of such high -profile terms: “The quantitative predominance of monuments and style written in the ancient Bulgarian language, when this language has already become used as a conversational, is only an indicator of the survivability of the old tradition and affection of Bulgar to its ancient language,” said, for example, the same G.V. Yusupov[18]. But, in any way, in this, clearly stretched, proposed, case, with inevitably the question arises: where does it come from, this "functional" language? After all, then, in the XIII-XIV centuries, could not be dead, because the language of this type exists now, in the 21st century. And in almost the same region. We are talking about Chuvash. It is the current, current state of the Middle Bulgarian language. A. A. Chechenov[19] subjected the “functional” theory of sharp and extensive criticism. Long before him, the same thing was done by V. D. Dimitriev.[20]

In addition to resolving language issues, monuments give, despite the poverty of texts, rich material about different aspects of the material and spiritual (social) life of people of that era[5]: 175–182 . After all, the names, titles, spiritual titles, professions, the genealogies of the buried, toponyms and other related circumstances are indicated there.

The tombstones under consideration are recognized by works of art. This is what D. G. Mukhametshin writes about this[1]: 156 :

Back in the 20s of the XX century. An attempt was made to consider epigraphics as part of the history of art <...> rich decoration, various ornamental motifs of monuments are valuable sources for the study of the artistic plastic of the arts of the Volga Bulgarians <...>

.

Art critic S. A. Chervonnaya about tombstones[16]: 108 :

.We are interested in these monuments as a special phenomenon of artistic culture that arose on the basis of the synthesis of arts: architecture, stone carvings and calligraphy

.

The main part of this phrase, word for word, is repeated by L. Yu. Braslavsky[21]: 59 

The same S. M. Chervonny considers it necessary to emphasize the presence in the epitaphs of "the beginnings of fiction, which includes both scientific (historical, geographical, tendoil) and inspirational-poetic, and fantastic principle[16]: 108 . She also notes the presence on the monuments, along with solarm, astral and plant ornaments, and zoomorphic elements ("animal style"), which indicates the connections of the Bulgarian art of that period with more ancient pre -Islamic traditions[16]: 111 .

Another tombstone, this time 1347, from the old Savrushi of the Aksubaevsky district of Tatarstan. Text: Arabic and Bulgarian. In fact, near this settlement, there were initially only 4 such monuments. Two of them were transported to the Aksubaevsky Museum of Local Lore. The other two are left on the spot.

Bulgarian epigraphic monuments were also considered from the point of view of artistic value by N.F. Kalinin (it was he who introduced the concept of "first and second style"), F. Kh. Valeev, D.K. Valeeva.

Muslim bilingual tombstones

Bulgarian monuments with only Arabic inscription, which are not very many, occupy a special place among the entire Bulgarian epigraphy. It is difficult to judge the ethno -language belonging of people, but you can learn about their social and personal life.

A completely different thing if the monuments are bilingual,[22] having, in addition to Arabic, and text in Turkic. There are even tombstones of single-speaking-Turkic (there are few of them),[1]: 156  as well as one three-and-language-with Arabic, Turkic z- and r-linguistic texts[19]: 18 .

It is not known what their carriers on the Volga and Kama in the XIII -XIV centuries called their Turkic languages. In any case, the R-language of this period and the region in science is called the Middle Bulgarian,[22][23][24]: 20–22  Volga-Bulgarian or simply Bulgarian.

At the same time, as if as synonyms, the concepts of "old chuvash language" (L. S. Levitskaya)[25] and "Middle Chuvash language" (A. V. Dybo)[26] are found, which completely correlates with the periodization of the history of chuvash language proposed by A. Rona-Tash. According to G.V. Yusupov, “the ancient Bulgarian language”, which, partly, echoes the term "Hunnic-Bulgarian language" by O. Pritsak[22]. In a wide context, diachronically covering the entire history of the language, they say "Bulgar-Chuvash language".[24]

As for the z-language of some monuments, D. G. Mukhametshin calls him "Volga-Tourk language", but he is also the "Tatar language"[1]: 156 . Some others resort to the last name[3]: 53 [4]: 21 .

The formation and sunset of the Bulgarian epigraphic tradition

Before the Mongol invasion, the Volga Bulgaria did not know stone tombstones with inscriptions. In any case, no such monuments were revealed. Archaeologist E.A. Khalikova, who studied the regional Muslim monuments of the XI-XII centuries, notes that "there are still no pronounced traces of tombstones on the graves"[27]: 124 .

As you know[28], orthodox Islam does not welcome the structures of any tombstone over the grave; however, nevertheless, such a practice and tradition existed, up to the present day[1]: 159–160 . D. G. Mukhametshin claims:

«Researchers unanimously associate the tradition of establishing monuments in the Middle Volga and Urals with the penetration and spread of the Muslim religion. Numerous facts of materials from Arabia, Caucasus, Central Asia, where there are epigraphic monuments of an earlier period, allow us to speak in favor of this opinion.»

True, the pre-Mongol Volga Bulgaria was already considered a Muslim country. However, for the appearance of this tradition, an impetus was needed from the outside, we needed a seed. The decisive role of Islam is also recognized by those researchers who are inclined to see other factors[29].

N.I. Egorov noticed a very important circumstance: the Tahals of buried, drawn at the Bulgarian epitaphs, directly indicate the Central Asian or Caucasian origin of those who are resting under the tombstones; Compare: Hassan al-Samarcandi, Haibetel ibn Muhammad al-Genti, Shah Kurasan ibn Muhammadshekh al-Cherdari, Ismagil of Esh-Schemakhi, Mobarak Shah Kurasani, Sadreddin Esh-Shirvani, Ash-Semahi district, etc.[30]

D. G. Mukhametshin also agree with this[7]: 41 :

«... Tahals of Central Asian and Caucasian descent say that the buried <...> there were visitors...»

Or here, he also[7]: 43 :

«... Tahallus-toponyms, mainly formed from the name of the Central Asian, Caucasian and other eastern cities and regions-Shirvani, Afrikendi, Genti, Samarkandi, Shamakhi, Kurasani, Kerdari (Turkestan). In addition to the last case, they all come from the city of Bulgarians. These pseudonyms-tahals, formed from toponyms, belonged to people of Nebulgar origin, visitors to the ministers of a religious cult, merchants and the like.»

Next[7]: 44 :

«...The titles, probably, did not have the distribution among the highest class of the Bulgarian feudal society, are rather associated with people's visitors. Many of them wear surnames-Tahalsi al-Africenta, al-Shirvani and more».

Here, in addition to the surname-Tahalusov, another-titles join the traditional argument. The fact of the presence of Central Asian and Caucasian migrants is also noticed by S. M. Chervonnaya, it also calls their alleged ethnic origin.[16]: 107–108  So, speaking the words of A. A. Chechenov[19]: 22 :

The Volga Bulgar did not have the tradition of establishing stone epigraphic monuments; This tradition is brought by Muslim migrants from the outside, mainly from Central Asia (Khorezm).

«Bulgarian epigraphic monuments, as such, practically cease to appear by the middle of the XIV century. Only single examples of such objects have been known since the second half of the century, and the r-speakers from that time will never appear.»

And only during the period of the Kazan Khanate does a "new wave" arise, now alone z-speaking, monuments. It is possible to discuss how much it is specifically specifying about the presence[16]: 108, 149  or absence[31]: 149  of continuity, but it is impossible to deny the existence of a simultaneous temporary gap between the "waves", it is evident.

The end of the Bulgarian erigraphic tradition was associated with the devastation of the Volga-Kama lands in the late XIV-early XV centuries and their turning into the so-called Wild ield.[32][33]

Favorite attractions

  • Monument 1281/82 y. Location with v. Russian Urmat, Vysokogorsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan. ​​Arabic and Bulgarian Languages[4]: 4–5 .
  • Monument to the daughter of Ismail, Ilchi Amek 1285/1286 y. Location: Republic of Tatarstan, Bulgarian. Arabic Language[3]: 10–11 .
  • Epigraphic monument to Yunus as-[Su]vari 1287/1288 Location: RT, Bolgar. Languages: Arabic and Bulgar[3]: 12–15 . There is a reverse side.
  • Monument 1291/1292 Location: RT, Kazan (transported from the Bishop's dacha to the State Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan).

Language: Arabic[4]: 6–7 .

  • Monument 1297/1298 Location: RT, Kazan (transported from the Bishop's dacha to the State Museum of the Tatarstan).

Languages: Arabic and Bulgar[4]: 8–9 .

  • Epigraphic monument of Ramazan's daughter, Zubeida, 1303/1304. Location: Tatarstan, Bol'shiye Atryasi village, Tetyushevsky district. Languages: Arabic and Bulgarian[4]: 14–15 .
  • Monument from the city of Bolgar, 1308. Languages: Arabic and Bulgarian. As F. S. Khakimzyanov writes, "some words are invaluable materials with precise dating for the history of the Chuvash language, this is especially true for the plural indicator -säm."[34]: 43–45 
  • Monument, 1309/1310. Location: Tatarstan, city of Bolgar. Languages: Arabic and Bulgarian[3]: 48–49 . There is a reverse side. Found in 1973.
  • Monument from the city of Chistopol. Date: 1311 Jizics: Arabic (cranial formula), commonweight (laudatory part) and Bulgarian (dating part). Found, like other Chistopol monuments, in the city cemetery in 1984 by an expedition composed of M. I. Akhmetzyanov, R. M. Amirkhanov and D. V. Mukhametshin[34]: 32–36 
  • The epigraphic monument to the son of Gusman, Ibrahim of As-Surovy 1314. The location: RT, v. B. Tarkhani of the Tetyushsky district. Languages Arabic and commonweight[4]: 20–21 .
  • Nonatributed (i.e. it is not known who is buried) epigraphic monument of 1316. The location is: the Russian Federation, Ulyanovsk Region, v. Arkhangelskoye Cherdaklinsky district. Languages Arabic and Bulgarian.[4]: 22–23 
  • Non -applied epigraphic monument 1348. Place of location: RT, Bulgarian. Languages Arabic and Bulgarian[3]: 110–111 . Discovered behind the airfield in the city of Bulgaria in 1974. Plog.
  • Monument of 1349. The location: RT, v. Old Savrushi of the Aksubaevsky district. Languages Arabic and Bulgarian[4]: 64–65 
  • Non-applied epigraphic monument (lower fragment). The date is not set. Place of location: RT, Bulgar. Languages Arabic and Bulgarian[3]: 126–127 
  • The epigraphic monument to the daughter of Juvalu, Hadji-Khatyn[3]: 128–129 . The date is not set Place of location: RT, Bulgar[3]: 128–129  Languages ​​Arabic and Bulgarian. It was seized from the foundation of the Assumption Church in the fall of 2003.
  • Nonatributed epigraphic monument (fragment). The date is not set. Place of location: RT, Bulgar[3]: 128–129 . Languages ​​Arabic and common. It was seized from the foundation of the Church of the Assumption.
  • Nonatributed epigraphic monument.[4]: 126–127  Place of location: Samara region, p. Smolkino Syzran district. Coordinates: N 53 ° 27.052 ′, E 048 ° 08.055 ′. Preservation: bad, inscriptions are interrupted, the text is completely lost. It is alleged that Orthodox local residents call this stele "woman." In fact, these residents are not just Orthodox, but also Chuvash. The name "Babaika" is tracing paper from Chuvash. Origanal, in the Chuvash language, the name is “Papai Chulĕ” (Babay stone). On the official website of the Administration of the rural settlement of the Staraya Rachaka of the Municipal District, Syzran, Samara region, which includes the village of Smolkino, there is a “everyday” (non -Phessonal, amateur) description of the tombstone in its current state[35]. (see below)
    Smolkino village of Syzran district of the Samara region

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