The Enigmatic World of Ancient Graffiti : Rock Art in Chukotka. the Chaunskaya Region, Russia.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kir'yak, Margarita.

Contributor:

Bland, Richard L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rauchuvagytgyn Site (Russia).

Chukotskiĭ avtonomnyĭ okrug (Russia)--Antiquities.

Chukotskiĭ avtonomnyĭ okrug (Russia).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Archaeopress, 2015.

Summary:

This monograph is devoted to small forms of engraving on stone. It summarises the archaeological material obtained during the course of excavations at the Rauchuvagytgyn I site in northern Cukotka (dated to 2500 years ago). The book analyses the content and semantics of the pictorial resources and ethnic identification is made.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright Page

Contents

List of Figures and Tables

Translator's Introduction

Preface

Introduction

1. Graphics of Small Form as an Object of Research

2. Physiographic Characteristics of the Research Area

3. A Brief History of Archaeological Study in the Chaunskaya District

Chapter I

Cultural-Chronological Characteristics of the Archaeological Complex of the Rauchuvagytgyn I Site

1. Assemblage of Household Tools

2. Assemblage of Graphic Miniatures

Chapter II

The Semantic Interpretation of the Graffiti

1. Perceptions of the World Model

2. Mushroom Theme in Graffiti Subjects

2a. Symbolism of Mushroom-Like Images

2b. Functional Use of Amanita Mushrooms

3. The Phallic Motif in the Graffiti Subjects

4. The Tree Motif in Graffiti Subjects

Chapter III

Ethnic Identification of the Ymyyakhtakh Culture

Conclusion

Postscript

Bibliography

Appendix.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781784911898

1784911895

OCLC:

976026972