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Author Kirʹi︠a︡k, M. A. (Margarita Aleksandrovna), author.

Title The enigmatic world of ancient graffiti : rock art in Chukotka : the Chaunskaya Region, Russia / Margarita A. Kir'yak (Dikova) ; translated by Richard L. Bland
Published Oxford : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd, [2015]
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Description 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Series Archaeopress archaeology
Archaeopress archaeology
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
Summary This monograph is devoted to small forms of engraving on stone. It summarizes the archaeological material obtained during the course of excavations at the Rauchuvagytgyn I site (dated to 2500 years ago) in northern Chukotka. The book analyzes the content and semantics of the pictorial resources, and ethnic identification is made
Notes Translated from the Russian
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Available through Archaeopress Digital Subscription Service
Audience Specialized
Notes Online resource; title from home page (viewed on March 9, 2016)
Subject Rock paintings -- Russia (Federation) -- Chukotskiĭ avtonomnyĭ okrug
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Archaeology.
Antiquities
Rock paintings
SUBJECT Chukotskiĭ avtonomnyĭ okrug (Russia) -- Antiquities
Subject Russia (Federation) -- Chukotskiĭ avtonomnyĭ okrug
Form Electronic book
Author Bland, Richard L., translator
Archaeopress, publisher.
ISBN 1784911895
9781784911898