Monuments of Greco-Scythian art from the collection of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine inspire with their timeless beauty. These artifacts, created more than two millennia ago, were saved by Ukraine and protected by its brave warriors.

On the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine, the exhibition “Preserved in Ukraine” opens in the Treasury of the National Museum of History of Ukraine. The view presents things made in a beastly style, a unique bronze top with the image of the Scythian god Papai. The most vulnerable masterpieces of Greco-Scythian art, including the legendary pectoral from the Mound of the Thick Tomb, are represented by high-quality copies during the war.

Exquisite ceramic ware, made by Greek craftsmen, is on display in the Museum Treasury for the first time.

The Scythians and the ancient Greeks believed in different gods. The most fearless of the Greek gods was Ares, the god of war. The name of the ancient Scythian god of war is unknown to us, but we do know that his symbols were the wild boar and the Scythian sword.

According to the testimony of ancient authors, in the 6th century BC the Scythians defeated the enemy, which greatly outnumbered them, the army of the Persian king Darius I. They defended their own lands from the invader and preserved the treasures of their ancestors. All these events probably took place on the territory of modern Ukraine. The Scythians were outstanding warriors. Outstanding warriors are Ukrainians.

We seek to remind of the legacy for which, in particular, we are fighting today. We are able to preserve it for posterity and for the whole world.

The exhibition will be held in the Treasury of the National Museum of History of Ukraine (ul. Lavrskaya, 9, building 12, entrance through the main gate of the Lavra) from August 24.

The project was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine.

Entrance to the exhibition with a general ticket to the museum — 100 UAH, for students/students/pensioners — 50 UAH.

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