Immobiliary stone artifacts from Khortytsia Island at Khortytsia National Reserve

Archaeological objects at the Khortytsia National Reserve were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Reserve. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenes A collection of 19 stone artifacts from the Khortytsia National Reserve. Their timespan varies from the IV millennia BCE to the Medieval times (up to the 16th century). Due to their preservation and location, it is impossible to hide these objects, which puts them at a constant risk of shelling and destruction. They represent unique pieces of nomadic worldview and its change over millennia. Some (such as Bronze Age sanctuaries or the Scythian anthropomorphic head) are rather unique. Most of these figures were constructed as a sculpture of past ancestors and served for ritual purposes but they were also used as road marks and significant features of the Ukrainian landscape. Additional Info Link: https://ostriv.org/