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Historical Necropolises of Tsarevokokshaysk According to Archaeological Data

Journal: Povolzhskaya Arkheologiya (The Volga River Region Archaeology) (Vol.4, No. 38)

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Page : 129-136

Keywords : archaeology of Modern times; historical necropolises; Tsarevokokshaysk; historical topography; funeral rite;

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Abstract

The article considers such type of archaeological monuments of Tsarevokokshaysk as historical necropolises. On the territory of the city, the Voskresenski, Entry into Jerusalem, Tikhvin and Troitski historical necropolises have been archaeologically studied. These archaeological sites cover the period from the foundation of the Tsarev town on Kokshaga River to the beginning of the 20th century and they are the burial place of both residents of the town and the surrounding villages. Brief information about historical necropolises, their localization, dating, a brief description of the main features of monuments, funeral rites and inventory are presented.

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