Kamyana Mohyla
Ukraine · Europe
A unique rock art location featuring a 12-meter-tall hill of sandstone slabs in the Ukrainian Steppe.
Age
~14,000 yrs
Period
Mesolithic to Iron Age
Setting
Open-air
Art form
Petroglyphs
Discovered
1890
Status
Open Access
Kamyana Mohyla is a 12-meter-tall hill of sandstone slabs on the bank of the Molochnaya River. The site features archaeological and rock art assemblages attributed to a vast time span, from at least the Mesolithic to the 19th century. One of the most well-known panels, discovered in 1890 in the Bull Cave, contains naturalistic depictions of four bulls and a dog, with some contours filled with ocher.
Gallery
Notable Features
- ◦ Archaeological and rock art assemblages from the Mesolithic to the 19th century.
- ◦ A 12-meter-tall hill of sandstone slabs with caves and grottoes.
- ◦ Bull Cave featuring Eneolithic images of four bulls and a dog.
Depicted Subjects
BullsDogs
Plan a Visit
AccessThis cave can be visited.
Sources & Further Reading
Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.
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