Stone Implements from Ozaryntsi Settlement

Abstract

The paper is devoted to the publication of materials from Ozaryntsi, a Trypillian settlement of the beginning of phase В/І in Popiv Horod gully, Mohyliv-Podilskyi Region of Vinnytsia Oblast. The analysis of knapping technology is made and the technological direction in splitting of stone is determined. Tools production is characterized by a high index of blades with usage of chipping technique of both blow, and pressure (normal pressure and enhanced pressure). Production of flake blanks was intended first of all for making thrown weapons points. Polished tools are represented by series of tools used in timber processing. The collection includes both blanks for polished tools and finished products. Axes with elements of drilling are also present. Comparing materials with synchronous monuments with settlement Ozarnitsy, the authors trace the uniformity in technique of primary and secondary splitting. At the same time, the problem of borrowing or the gradual development of production of wide blades by using intensified pressure knapping remains unsolved. Also the issue of the beginning of triangular arrowheads production in Trypillian society is raised.