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«VITA ANTIQUA» is an edition specializing in the publication of scientific literature on the prehistory, anthropology and archaeology in Eastern Europe. Among the proposed publications are periodic collections of scientific papers «VITA ANTIQUA», as well as the thematic issues on specific scientific problems - particular monographs in “Library of VITA ANTIQUA” series. The publisher of scientific literature is the Th. Vovk Center for Paleoethnological Research - scientific public organization that operates on the base of the Department of Archaeology and Museology of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, whose mission is research and popularization of knowledge of the prehistoric era and representation of Ukrainian archaeology in the world. We hope that the proposed materials will be useful for anyone interested in prehistory, archaeology and anthropology - archaeologists, anthropologists, geographers, historians, ethnographers, and students of higher educational institutions.

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Non governmental Organization «Th. VOVK CENTER FOR PALEOETHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH» is association of scientists, Ph.D. students and students who with the aim of solving the scientific, educational and heritage protection problems in the areas of contemporary archaeology, anthropology, ethnology and other related sciences are united.
Center was founded and based on a voluntary basis, equality of the members, self-government, legitimacy, mutual aid and cooperation, electivity and accountability of governance, clearness in work. The Center collaborates with research institutions, institutions of culture and education, public
organizations that interested in archaeological and anthropological research.
The main goals of the Center are:
– protection of scientific, social, cultural, educational and economic interests of its members, to create conditions for their professional and creative activities and development;
– promotion of archaeological and anthropological science in Ukraine, organize field and office research in the study of the prehistoric period of Ukraine;
– establishing international cooperation in the area of anthropology and archeology;
– implementation of programs and projects aimed to protect and research monuments and sites of the archaeological heritage of Ukraine, especially those threatened by natural and anthropogenic factors;
– publication of research results;
– increase the role and authority of the archaeological and anthropological sciences in Ukrainian society.
Considering that Ukraine is not only in the situation of economic and political crisis but also crises of institutions of humanitarian sciences, public scientific societies would become independent
research centers. Such organizations unite participants not by principles of structural belonging and system of accountability, but with the general scientific interests and collective solution of the set scientific tasks. Based on the position, that investments
in humanitarian knowledge and education are investments in the future, that neglecting the studies of the history of development of human and culture leads to deeper dehumanization of society, members of the Center state the necessity of development and popularization of this knowledge, especially in the moment of current crisis. That is why, the aim of the Center is to combine efforts of the young generation of scientists, for realization of complex studies of ancient human societies, resolving such issues:
– Overcoming discreteness in modern science, which caught in the official institutions and because of the high specialization of research is becoming increasingly isolated from society. Because of this, paleoetnology provides an integrated approach to the study of historical events using the methods of natural sciences and humanities (archaeology,
paleogeography, ethnology, geology, ecology, etc.).
– Carry out complex studies of ancient societies to demonstrate relationships between human communities and with the environment at different stages of historical development. The main source of such research is the analysis of the remains of ancient vital activity in societies with the relation to ethnographic observations and study of ancient ecosystems.
– Following the principles of research ethics in studies, which provides a complete rejection of dogmatism, indoctrination, authoritarianism and falsification of facts. Instead, in priority are the principles of teamwork, universalism, unselfishness and verification of the findings.
– Development of new ideas and views on modern society through the study of the history of its formation.

– Organization of printed and online publications to overview scientific achievements.
– Preservation of cultural heritage is one of the main requirements of the modern civilized world because there is no social life without social memory. Promotion of the cultural heritage is a powerful factor which forms a consciousness of independent and complete European community.

From the position of the unity of theory and practice, the Center aims to:
– Promote the knowledge regarding the research object, through the organization of scientific conferences, exhibitions, public seminars and publications.
– Provide free access to the results of the Center’s activity via the Internet.
– Be actively involved in the process of protection of cultural and natural heritage in the territory of Ukraine through direct participation (production of primary heritage and environmental protection documentation, etc.) and in cooperation with state administration, scientific and other non-governmental organizations.
In contrast to the narrow politicized nationalism that operates by mythological events and personalities, we stand for the true patriotism, based on respect for our own natural and cultural heritage. An objective study of ancient history with the protection of the cultural and natural environment are the main vectors of the Center’s activity.