Pages: 285-303

This article deals with the preliminary results of recent works at the Upper Palaeolithic site of Pushkari VIII (Pogon). A hearth with a system of pits surrounding it was identified in the excavation area of 14 m². Most of the pits contained vertically buried bones. In addition, an accumulation of bones, including a mammoth skull, was found in the southeastern part of the fireplace. Three working areas were localized around the hearth: two of them were used for processing of flint raw materials, while the third one served as a place where skinning was done. The collection of flint artefacts is typical for the Pushkari type industries and belongs to the Gravettian technocomplex. At this stage of research, we can talk about fixing a short-term episode of a hunting group's stay. The results obtained give new information about human activity, and open up opportunities for reconstruction.

Keywords: Middle Desna region, Upper Palaeolithic, Gravettian, Pushkari VIII (Pogon) site, dwelling structures, reconstruction, flint tools, hunting weapons

Information about author:

Pavlo Vasylʹyev (Kiev, Ukraine). Institute of Archaeology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Geroev Stalingrada Ave., 12, Kiev, 04210, Ukraine
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