Archaeologists in Smolensk discovered a warrior's burial with a…
Archaeologists in Smolensk discovered a warrior's burial with a horse and sword. In the Smolensk region, archaeologists found on the territory of the archaeological complex 'Gnezdovo' a grave containing a warrior, a horse, a sword, and a shield.
Consensus
- The burial site was discovered at the Gnezdovo archaeological complex in Smolensk Oblast.
- The remains of a man, a woman, and a horsed were found in the burial chamber.
- The grave contained rich funeral inventory including weapons, ceremonial items, and animal sacrifices.
- The discovery was made using modern non-invasive technologies.
- The site is part of a larger archaeological complex dating to the era of Ancient Rus.
- The burial chamber was located within a group of kurgans that were destroyed in the 10th century.
Points of divergence
- The excavation team used robotic dogs during the investigation. — vm
- Researchers unofficially refer to the productive area as 'Field of Wonders' due to frequent discoveries of valuable historical artifacts. — vm
- A fragment of a mythical animal figurine was previously found in Pskov, and a large number of similar pendants were discovered for the first time on Smolensk territory. — vm
- The burial chamber contained a ceremonial outfit with silver embroidery and fragments of a hat. — fontanka
- The site was discovered in 2017, though the excavation is ongoing. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ancient burial site with remains of a man, woman, and horse discovered under Smolensk — Вечерняя Москва
- This is Ancient Rus. Archaeologists near Smolensk found a warrior's burial with horse and sword — Фонтанка