Pre-Christian sacred sites in Ukraine you can still visit today
Where did Ukrainians pray in pre-Christian times and why (photo: Wikipedia)
Ukraine preserves unique pre-Christian sites of power: kurgans, megaliths, and sanctuaries that are thousands of years old. These places continue to attract tourists, energy seekers, and anyone wanting to feel the mysterious strength of their ancestors.
Secrets of pre-Christian sacred sites
Long before the first Christian churches appeared on Ukrainian lands, our ancestors worshiped natural forces.
Kurgans, sacred stones, and sanctuaries became centers for rituals, festivals, and prayers. It was believed that one could receive the blessing of the gods, the strength of the lineage, and protection from misfortune here.
Today, these places remain alive: some visit them for inner balance, others for inspiration, and some simply to touch ancient history.
Famous sites of power in Ukraine
Kamiana Mohyla (Zaporizhzhia region)
A megalithic complex older than the Egyptian pyramids. Here, more than 60 caves and grottoes with petroglyphs over 20,000 years old have been discovered. The site is considered a powerful energy center.
Kamiana Mohyla (photo: Wikipedia)
Chortiv Kamen (Lviv region)
A giant boulder 16 meters high, surrounded by legends of pagan rituals. Locals say that the stone still retains mystical powers.
Spassky Stone or Chortiv Kamen (photo: Wikipedia)
Kamianne Selo (Zhytomyr region)
A cluster of stone boulders shaped like houses. According to legend, it is a village punished by God, whose inhabitants refused shelter to a traveler. Today, it attracts visitors with its vibe and silence.
Among the boulders (photo: Wikipedia)
Bezvodivka Observatory (Chernihiv region)
A kurgan complex that served as a solar calendar. On equinoxes and solstices, the sun rises and sets at precisely determined points. This site was a center of astronomical knowledge for the ancient Slavs.
Kurgan group of Roblenytsi. Circle of nearby observers of Bezvodivka Observatory (photo: Wikipedia)
Mavrynskyi Maidan (Dnipropetrovsk region)
From above, the kurgan formation resembles a crab. Some theories suggest it was an ancient temple or calendar. It remains one of Ukraine's greatest archaeological mysteries.
Panoramic view in the shape of a crab (photo: Wikipedia)
Kurgan Solokha (Mykolaiv region)
One of the most famous Scythian kurgans. Archaeologists discovered unique artifacts here, and locals believe in its special energy.
View of the Solokha kurgan (photo: Wikipedia)
Why did they pray there?
Huge boulders and stone blocks were visible from afar. They often became boundary markers or navigation points. Over time, these special stones grew into sacred centers where communities gathered.
For most ancient peoples, ancestors were the highest sanctity. Kurgans were not just burial sites but symbols of the connection between the lineage and higher powers. People believed that the spirits of the deceased protected the living, and praying near a kurgan opened the path to their strength.
Earlier, we wrote about unique stained glass in Ukraine.
Sources: Esotera, Charivnyi Svit, FreeTravel, Wikipedia
