Eggshells from archaeological sites in the collection of the National Museum of Natural History NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine)
Journal: Geo&Bio
Year: 2022

Subfossil eggshell finds are useful for many research purposes in various branches of science (zoology, history, archaeology, cultural studies, etc.). Under certain circumstances, eggshells can indicate the season in which the occupation layer formed. Since 2015, zooarchaeological materials from 53 sites have been deposited in the National Museum of Natural History NAS of Ukraine. There were eggshell fragments from 21 sites, at least 288 eggs (3809 fragments). Most of them are excavations of kit