Dolmen “Bzhid” in the Tuapse Region of Krasnodar Krai
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-676X-2022-5-71-84
Abstract
Aim. To describe the history of discovery and introduction to scientific discourse a new site of the Dolmen culture.
Methodology. The article analyzes the data obtained from the excavation site and draws an analogy with the previously studied dolmens and their classification. Practical research methods such as observation, comparison, measurement, and description were also used in the study.
Results. A unique dolmen has been studied and described.
Research implications. The description of the megalithic structure and finds will allow it to continue its theoretical study and develop a project of museumfication of the “Brzid” dolmen.
About the Authors
S. V. Dubovenko
Krasnodar State Institute of Culture
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Svetlana V. Dubovenko – Researcher, Krasnodar State Institute of Culture, director, PLC «Archgeoyug»
ul. imeni 40-letiya Pobedy 33, Krasnodar 350072
A. V. Pyankov
Krasnodar State Institute of Culture
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexey V. Pyankov – Senior lecturer, Department of History, Cultural Studies and Museology, Faculty of Design, Fine Arts and Humanities Education, Krasnodar State Institute of Culture, Researcher of the PLC “West Caucasian Archaeological Expedition”
ul. imeni 40-letiya Pobedy 33, Krasnodar 350072
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