On the problem of selection and interpretation of the two-chamber tiered burials of Catacomb culture

The article deals with the analysis of burial structures from the territory of steppe Dnieper region. The special type of burial constructions could be distinguished. It consists of primary and secondary graves, united by one entrance hole. The secondary burial located vertically above the initial burial chamber. Such structures can be defined as two-chamber tiered burial. The characteristic features of this type of burial are: usage of one input pits; construction of the second chamber only after opening the entrance and penetration in the primary chamber; preserve remnants of previous burials and, if necessary; bunk camera locations; recovery facilities ( «sealing») after the second burial. Further study of the the Catacomb culture will clarify features of two-chamber tiered graves.