Abstract
The article focuses on the archaeological features and artefacts associated with the processing of non-ferrous metals discovered in the Podil district of Kyiv, highlighting the development of this craft during the period of Kyivan Rus. Specialised structures are presented, including bronze-casting workshops, jewellery workshops, metalworking workshops, domestic workshops, and cultural layers related to such activities. The identification and classification of these structures were made possible through the analysis of specialised artefacts, including metals intended for trade, semi-finished products, casting vessels, casting moulds, tools, and production waste. As a result, craft centres were discovered, indicating that non-ferrous metalworking was a widespread craft in one of the largest medieval cities of Rus.