The most challenging question regarding the defensive settlements of the Pontic forest -steppe is the reason behind their construction at all and size. The most frequent interpretations centre around two questions: were they to protect from external threats (i.e. the nomads) or were they the result of a carefully planned construction strategy related to the economic and social pressure from the Greek colonies in the Black Sea region? it is also possible that both explanations are true.The emergence of hillforts in the Early iron age in Ukraine is a cultural phenomenon that eludes comprehensive descriptions or interpretations. as a conglomerate of 'microcosms' of variable sizes and perhaps functions, fortified settlements share two planes: space and time.The hillforts were constructed in the borderland between the steppe and the forest, the region is defined in the physical geography of Ukraine as the forest--steppe. much more humid than the steppes, it is taken to be the most optimal * institute of archaeology, adam mickiewicz University,
The article focuses on the research results of Severynivka hillfort fortifications. In 2009 a rampart and a moat on a cliff on the south floor-level side. In 2012-2013 there was made a rampart and escarp sections in the north-eastern part of the fortification. Separate stages of its construction are distinguished; the possible reconstruction of the defensive structures is suggested.
The article deals with excavations in the central part of Severynivka hillfort. In the mentioned area there was found and studied a part of the large multi-layered complex, which is considered as the remains of probable public worship structure. In the complex filling there were revealed numerous finds of wares, including a number of complete tableware and miniature forms, tools, jewelry and weapons. Also there were traced the tracks of rites administering that is recorded by the physical layout of objects in the complex and a female jaw find.
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