Burial of VI-V centuries BC was discovered during construction of fortifications in Mykolaiv region. PHOTOS
Soldiers of the 123rd Brigade of the TRO stumbled upon an archaic burial ground during engineering works to create fortifications in the Mykolaiv region.
This is stated on the brigade's Facebook page, Censor.NET reports.
"During the construction of fortifications in the south of Ukraine, ordinary earthworks turned into a sensational archaeological find. Excavator driver Mykola discovered a small amphora. Curious, he turned to his fellow driver, Yevhen, who is fond of history. Together, they decided to transfer the discovery to the Staroflotsky Barracks Museum," the statement said.
In turn, the museum's experts analysed the find and found that it was an Ionian amphora, which was used for ritual purposes and placed in graves. The place where the soldiers carried out the fortification works turned out to be an archaic burial ground dating back to the VI-V centuries BC.
It is noted that another Corinthian vessel found in the museum attracted special attention of museum workers - the oinochoi. This ancient Greek jug with one handle and three spouts was used for pouring wine during symposia - ritualised feasts in ancient Greece, accompanied by wild merriment - an important component of men's leisure.
Oleksandr, a former archaeologist and lecturer at the V.O. Sukhomlynskyi Mykolaiv National University, and now a soldier, said that these are ritual items created specifically for burials and brought from Greece. It is important that the vessels are intact, without damage, which indicates the high social status of the buried.
"Along with the artefacts, the servicemen of the civil-military cooperation service handed over the remains of buried people to the museum. Such findings are of great importance for studying the history of the region and allow us to better understand the life and customs of the ancient inhabitants of our region," the brigade added.
