Boundary Stones, Ukraine

Boundary Stones, Ukraine
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Also known as: Boundary stones, Межевые камни, Межняки, Межові камені

The Boundary Stones is a Late Neolithic megalithic site in Kropyvnytskyi Raion, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine, consisting of two parallel rows of 15 pairs of stone monoliths forming an alley of menhirs [1]. Oriented east to west, the second pair reaches the greatest height, with subsequent pairs progressively decreasing in height [1]. The spacing between adjacent stones increases along the rows [1]. The structure may have served as a cult building associated with a sun deity [1]. No qualified archaeological excavations have been conducted at the site [1].

TypeStanding stone
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryUkraine
Coordinates48.2127° N, 32.0382° E

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