Types of Chiselings in Rock Art of Besov Nos Cape, Onega Lake

Research on the petroglyphs of Besov Nos Cape, Onega Lake, reveals that at least two distinct techniques were used to carve images onto rock surfaces. The study, the first of its kind in this region, identified 171 images and experimented with 11 types of crude materials to model three methods: direct picketage, indirect picketage, and polishing. Findings indicate that most images (including swans) were likely created using stone tools, while a smaller subset required metal tools, suggesting advanced tool use in ancient times.

Fedorova, D. N., Girya, E. Yu.,. (2024). Types of Chiselings in Rock Art of Besov Nos Cape, Onega Lake. Ufa Archaeological Herald, 24(1), 140–148. https://doi.org/10.31833/uav/2024.24.1.009