Archaeological research of the Neolithic settlement „Starobilsk-1” in 2019–2020

The article highlights the scientific results of archaeological research Neolithic settlement „Starobilsk-1”, which is located near city Starobilsk, Lugansk region. last stage this archeological site in 2019–2020. was studied by Serhiy Loktyushev Archaeological Detachment, organized jointly Department Ukrainian History Taras Shevchenko National University Luhansk (Oleksandr Naboka) and Institute Archeology Academy Sciences Ukraine. notes that Telizhenko, Candidate Historical Sciences, Research Fellow at Ukraine, became leader 2019–2020 expeditions. „track record” scientist’s research, however, not limited to study settlements. During difficult period military chaos 2014–2019, Telizhenko for some time only person who drew public attention problems preserving archeology Despite all difficulties, he managed conduct expeditions, resulted notable discoveries. Starobilsk-1 site, archaeologists, addition traditional finds – remains silicon bone tools, ornamented ceramics found large (up 30 centimeters) clusters shells local annual toothless mollusks. These creatures, still live Aidar today, formed basis diet ancient people. need be close sources such food determined their life river banks. As a result on scientists have concluded it part regional people, consisted Luhansk, southern modern Russia, Caucasus Turkey. Between these enclaves there fairly active economic exchange technology, sign further attitude more developed civilizations.