The evolution of Neolithic to Bronze Age settlement organization in Central Europe has revealed ditches as an important component of settlement structures. The various shapes and sizes of these features contribute to different understandings of their functions, mainly referring to ditches as elements of fortifications or ritual practices. Based on a newly discovered Copper Age feature at Kamianets-Podilskyi (Tatarysky), Ukraine, our paper contributes to the discussion on the function of ditches in their relation to prehistoric technologies. This study presents evidence on tanning techniques and technologies associated with a section of ditch belonging to the Western Trypillia culture. Due to the uniqueness of this discovery, we applied various analyses, including GIS spatial analyses, palynological, anthracological, archeozoological, malacological, and use-wear studies. The obtained results enable us to recognize the complex practices of Copper Age communities, skillfully combining technical knowledge with an understanding of environmental conditions.

中欧新石器时代到青铜时代聚落组织的演变表明沟渠是聚落结构的重要组成部分。这些特征的不同形状和大小导致了对其功能的不同理解，主要是将沟渠视为防御工事或仪式实践的元素。基于乌克兰卡缅涅茨-波多利斯基（鞑靼斯基）新发现的铜器时代特征，我们的论文有助于讨论沟渠与史前技术的关系。这项研究提供了与属于西特里皮利亚文化的一段沟渠相关的鞣制技术和技术的证据。由于这一发现的独特性，我们应用了各种分析，包括 GIS 空间分析、孢粉学、人类学、考古动物学、软体动物学和使用磨损研究。获得的结果使我们能够认识铜器时代社区的复杂实践，巧妙地将技术知识与对环境条件的了解结合起来。