About this 24 Channels Said Kyrylo Galushko – historian, coordinator of the LikeBez educational project. According to him, it is not possible to carry out archaeological excavations until the security situation improves. HEPP area and its banks are mined.

What can be hidden at the bottom of the reservoir?

When the Kakhov reservoir was built, the state of archaeological science in Ukraine was not so good that it could remove the underlying cultural layer. People thought that when the reservoir was lowered, experts could get there.

We are dealing with several Zaporizhian sich. We are dealing with a layer of culture that goes back to the Middle Ages and Antiquity. We are dealing with settlements from the 18th and 19th centuries,
Kyrylo Galushko stressed.

There has to be a comprehensive approach to tragedy because there is a hydroelectric and biological problem. But for archaeologists unquestionably Klondike. That is, joint government and scientific decisions are required, especially with the involvement of academic institutions.

The main experts are people from the Khortytsia nature reserve. Neighboring areas also have relevant archaeological services. Note that there is information that some “black” archaeologists have already begun excavations.

“We need to think, plan and work out how to protect those that come to the surface (24 Channels), taking into account what the country wants to do with this land in the future,” the historian said. said.

Kyrylo Galushko on the historical value of finds from the Kahovsky Reservoir: watch the video

Archaeological research delayed

But the key remains the safety factor. After all, the shores and land of the Kakhovsky Reservoir were plentifully mined by the invaders. So it’s still very difficult to officially conduct research or protection against “black” archaeologists in this area.

What happened at the bottom of the old Kakhov reservoir is the situation at the front. Accordingly, warring people have the greatest competence. As a historian, I can help plan what to find. However, the security situation depends on the military administration.
– Galushko explained.

Meanwhile, there is civil legislation on what to do and how to search for archaeological finds.

The disastrous consequences of the HEPP explosion: what is known

• The Economist published photos of the terrible consequences of the explosion of the Kakhovskaya dam. The images even show a flooded cemetery. In addition, the pollution of the Black Sea will threaten the extinction of some flora and fauna species. But little can be done to protect the environment while hostilities continue.
• Experts discovered a fuel and lubricant spill near the flooded gas stations in Kherson. Kherson City Council announced that they are planning a series of measures to prevent pollution.
• The danger of mines for the local population in the south is very high. Nataliya Gumenyuk, spokesperson for the OC “South”, said that the mines are buried in the ground, so it is difficult to detect them. In other words, explosive objects may fall among the rubbish on the shore. Civilians are not allowed to touch it until the experts have checked everything.