Короткий опис(реферат):
The most challenging question regarding the defensive settlements of
the Pontic forest‐steppe is the reason behind their construction at all
and size. The most frequent interpretations centre around two questions: were they to protect from external threats (i.e. the nomads) or were they the result of a carefully planned construction strategy related to the economic and social pressure from the Greek colonies in the Black Sea region? It is also possible that both explanations are true.