The History of Research on Latvian Cup-Marked Stones
The History of Research on Latvian Cup-Marked Stones
Author(s): Jānis Cepītis, Lilija Jakubenoka, Juris UrtānsSubject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Ethnohistory, Ancient World, Sociology of Culture
Published by: Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija
Keywords: Latvia; history of research; stones; cup-marked stones; ancient artificial treatment of stones;
Summary/Abstract: The stones known as cup-marked stones stand out among stones with marks of ancient artificial treatment in north-eastern Europe, as well as in the rest of the world. So far in the literature the view has predominated that the number of cup-marked stones in Latvia is small in comparison with neighbouring countries. The history of research on Latvian cup-marked stones is considered and it is shown that in Latvia there are a large number of cupmarked stones. In the light of the latest discoveries, four reliably identified areas of cup-marked stones are plotted in Latvia, eliminating one problematic area.
Journal: Culture Crossroads
- Issue Year: 5/2011
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 56-77
- Page Count: 22
- Language: English