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

• Author: Kir'yak, Margarita.
• TeilnehmendeR: Bland, Richard L.
• Place / Publishing House: Oxford : : Archaeopress,, 2015.; ©2015.
• Year of Publication: 2015
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (172 pages)

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.

Table of 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.