The main task of the project "History of ancient craft" is to co-ordinate the investigations carried out by the specialists in various historical disciplines, first of all archaeologists, historians, and ethnologists occupied with the history of the early manufacturing. The site "History of ancient craft" is proposed to function as a centre of general use intended for the wide circles of specialists in archaeology, history, ethnography engaged in the problems of early production, as well as for those interested in the questions designated in the project, including artisans, museum specialists, specialists in local lore, school and college teachers, and the lecturers of institutes of higher education.

    The authors of the projects would be extremely grateful to the site visitors for constructive suggestions on the improvement of structure, design, the matters published, and so forth.
Contact E-mail addresses: ovtz13@caravan.ru, v_zavyalov@list.ru.