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Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Grotto of Saint Onuphrius is a notable archaeological and geological landmark located in Ulashkivtsi, Ukraine. Formed in limestone tuff of travertine, this grotto has undergone karstification due to natural processes like weathering and water erosion. It holds significant cultural and religious value, initially serving as a pagan sanctuary with a limestone menhir. By the 15th century CE, the site evolved into a Christian skete, marking the beginning of Christian monasticism in the region. The grotto and its surroundings have revealed artifacts from various periods, including the Late Paleolithic-Mesolithic era, and cultures such as the Trypillian, Komarivska, and Goligradska. This site exemplifies the fusion of geological formation and historical human activity, contributing to the region's unique cultural landscape.
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