Overview

Kamyana Mohyla is Ukraine's largest and most prominent rock art complex and is located at least one thousand kilometers from other comparable rock art sites. Situated on the western edge of the Eurasian Steppe belt, the site shows prehistoric imagery from several different contexts-some of its engravings are considered in the frame of European rock art, whilst others introduce local features, or find parallels in distant parts of Central Asia. This book presents the first digital study of the Kamyana Mohyla rock art, including iconic caves and an extensive collection of portable engraved stones. The text also links to a collection of 3D models which further illustrate these artefacts. Radchenko's work fills a geographical gap in the discussion of Eurasian prehistoric art, placing Ukrainian prehistoric art in its global context. Combining archaeological methodologies with a strong narrative voice, the volume summarizes the research results of the last decade prior to the interruption of site activities at the onset of Russian aggression in Ukraine.

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Author:   Simon Radchenko
Publisher:   BAR Publishing
Imprint:   BAR Publishing
ISBN:  

9781407353852

ISBN 10:   1407353853
Pages:   228
Publication Date:   29 September 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of Figures 3D Models Associated with the Study List of Tables Preface Part 1. Kayani Mohyla in the Eyes of Many 1. Genius Loci: How Did We Get to Where We Are? 2. Prehistory and History of Kamyana Mohyla 2.1. The Origin of the Hill 2.2. Pleistocene Occupation of Kamyana Mohyla's Surroundings 2.3. The Vicinity of Kamyana Mohyla during the Mesolithic and Para-Neolithic 2.4. Kamyana Mohyla as a Landmark during the Eneolithic and the Bronze Age 2.5. Kamyana Mohyla and Iron Age Nomads 2.6. Kamyana Mohyla from the 6th to 19th century 3. Recent History of The Site: Research and Challenges Along the Way Part 2. Rock Art Research: A [Re]Construction of Knowledge 4. The Wizard Cave: The Metaxis of Kamyana Mohyla's Upper Paleolithic Art 5. The Dragon Cave, the Churinga Cave, and the Goat Cave: A Mesolithic Rock Art Assemblage with Additional Bronze Age Material 5.1. Mesolithic Parietal Art: The Dragon Cave 5.2. Portable Art: The Churinga Cave 5.3. Several Small Aspects of Portable Rock Art Research 5.4. Other Complexes That Were Considered Mesolithic 6. The Bull Cave: Interpretative Scaffolding of Eneolithic Rock Art Part 3. Complex Entanglement at Kamyana Mohyla 7. Rock Art Localities as a Core Element of the Cultural Landscape 8. Human-Non-Human Interactions at Kamyana Mohyla Conclusion: What Happens Next? References

Reviews

'Kamyana Mohyla is a marvellous site and it is almost unknown to the international archaeological audience. (This book) is a completely new level of documentation and analysis of the site' Professor Tomasz Plonka, University of Wroclaw 'This book will be important for anyone working with circumpolar rock art from Norway in the west to Canada in the east.' Professor Fredrik Fahlander, Stockholm University  

Author Information

Simon Radchenko is a Ukrainian scholar at the Museum of Archaeology, University of Stavanger. He graduated as a GIS expert and photogrammetrist in Ukraine and has completed his PhD as an MSCA fellow at the University of Turin. His work focuses on developing and applying technological solutions to archaeology and rock art, mainly in the Ukrainian Steppe.

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