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The ancient cultural framework of astronomy in Ukraine

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2011

Iryna B. Vavilova  and
Tetyna G. Artemenko
Iryna B. Vavilova
Affiliation:
Main Astronomical Observatory of the NAS of Ukraine, Akad. Zabolotnogo St., 27, Kyiv MSP 03680Ukraine email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tetyna G. Artemenko
Affiliation:
Main Astronomical Observatory of the NAS of Ukraine, Akad. Zabolotnogo St., 27, Kyiv MSP 03680Ukraine email: [email protected], [email protected]
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Abstract

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We describe and discuss most interesting archaeological findings related to old astronomy in Ukraine. Among them are the mammoth tusk fragments (Gontsy and Kiev-Kirilivska settlements) and the famous Mezin bracelets (Mezin settlement), where possible calendar patterns based on the lunar cycles are engraved with fine accuracy, as well as a possible stellar map on the mammoth shoulder bone (Chocurcha-2 settlement).

Keywords

PaleolithiccalendarsMezin
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Symposium S260: The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture , January 2009 , E7
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2011

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