ТHE PRESARVATION OF CRIMEAN PALEONATURE AND ARCHEOLOGICAL HERITAGE

Abstract

In this article methodological approaches to preservation and exhibition of geological and archaeological monuments of Paleolith, Mesolith, Neolith, Bronze Age, which were investigated in natural cavities (caves, grottos, rock hovels, etc.) on the Crimean Peninsula the next half XX–XXI centuries, are discussed. The peculiarities in the creation of the preserves shown take into consideration the specific nature of speleological-archaeological monuments. Following the Primitive Age, monuments usage in museum tourism must be considered. The article deals with methodological approaches of creating “archeodroms”, which disclose achievements of speleo-archaeology in studying Palaeolithic monuments’ on the territory of Ukraine. Recommendations are given as to the improving of the museum usage of Stone Age monuments which are in natural cavities. Scientific concept of the theme-based exhibitions “Cave as dwelling living site. The origins of house-building” has been proposed for the Crimean Republic institution “Central museum of Taurida” (the City of Simferopol, Autonomous Republic of the Crimea, Ukraine).

Keywords: geosite (geological monument), speleo-archaeology, Primitive Age, museumification, Autonomous Republic of the Crimea