THE NUTRITION OF THE SUBCARPATHIAN POPULATION IN THE 3rd—4th centuries

The issue of the sources and nature nutrition ancient population is undoubtedly important to reproduce general picture its life. Archaeologists learn about this, analyzing remains foodstuffs or equipment, which have been found during excavation sites may indicate manufacture usage such products.
 Subcarpathian territory in 3rd—4th centuries was inhabited by tribes Carpathian Barrows Culture. agricultural economy this determined after discovery research settlements. Long time archaeological culture known only burial sites.
 Naturally, basis farmer cereals. In particular, complex granaries with charred grain, discovered at settlement near Pylypy village, indicates wide range cultivated cereals, among preference given barley, millet, oats. Apparently, people used for mainly products retreatment these It interested that, according ethnographic data, before appearance corn potatoes just millet oats were daily food Ukrainians. Even nineteenth century traditional unleavened bread has baked oatmeal. engaged animal husbandry, kept cows, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry. bones animals birds occurred materials settlements burials. dairy evidenced findings jugs, mugs clay «colanders» making cottage cheese. dishes cooked lamb, pork, poultry as well eggs placed funeral food. Population Culture not use meat horse presence burnt barrows sacred significance. Horses burials escort afterlife.
 Archaeological finds hunting weapons fishing tackle give reasons believe that additional meals game fish. also fed mushrooms, berries, honey wild bees, herbs.