This paper offers an in-depth exploration of a group small Viking Age figurines commonly referred to as ‘valkyries’ in and Old Norse scholarship. After presenting overview the long research history pertaining these finds their varying definitions, this study re-analyses various formal stylistic features proposes new typological system based on comprehensive investigation current find corpus. is...

Публикация вводит в научный оборот две кремневые фигурки, обнаруженные результате раскопок многослойного памятника Шайтанское 4-6 Свердловской области. Анализ контекстов и аналогий позволяет с достаточной уверенностью атрибутировать их рамках аятской культуры эпохи энеолита рассматривать как свидетельства символической деятельности местного населения IV-III тыс. до н. э. The paper introduces tw...

Archaeological excavations of the Gelot burial ground were carried out in Southern Tajikistan vicinity city Kulyab on loess hills adjacent to village Gelot. In one excavations, a rich grave was discovered, i. e. No. 2. This is catacomb-type with an entrance pit and chamber where there skeleton woman crouched position accompanying inventory. The most remarkable find this stone figurine man indet...

Hands-on dissections of animals are traditionally regarded as an essential part biology education. Nowadays, regardless the reported educational benefits, there is a gradual change in concept and acceptance hands-on dissection, leading many cases to its abandonment schools replacement with alternatives such 3D models, figurines, plastination computer-based alternatives. However, position dissec...