On the Series of Stone Slabs with Sarmatian Tamga Signs in Odessa Archaeological Museum
Journal: Stratum plus Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology
Year: 2022

The analysis of 4 stone slabs with a series of Sarmatian tamgas is based on a series of new detailed photos and on the interpretation of influence of geological factors on the modern appearance of the slabs. The Sarmatian slabs from Olbia and Krivoi Rog were installed vertically, probably on top of the hills. Later these steles were tipped face up and covered with earth, which may be due to meteorological magic. The peasants who found them later worshipped them. In Olbia depicts the scene of the