Archeologsts have recently discovered graves of ancient Russian family of Ruriks (“Rurik” means “famous ruler”) in the town of Zmeinogorsk, reports famous Russian historian.
The discovery was totally unexpected – fellows of local historical centre have taken children from historical society to perform diggings on the city’s cemetery, and among other pre-revolutionary burials they found graves of Ruriks.
Now scientists start enormous research – they are going to identify the graves and bodies in them.
Source: Science News
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Mark
: I've never heard of this ancient ruler, but it is always fascinating to learn of a new discovery like this. They almost always lead to some new insight about the legends and tales having some truth. Added: 31 August 2007 04:22 |
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Mark
: Added: 31 August 2007 04:22 |
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williams
: The Ruriks were 9th century Scandinavians. If they went west, then they would have been called Vikings. Added: 01 September 2007 08:30 |
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Kizilova Anna
: If they went west, probably the whole history would have been different Added: 19 September 2007 13:51 |
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Michelle McCormick
: A better translation from the Russian news item would more clearly explain the importance of this discovery. Added: 20 January 2008 21:26 |
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Kizilova Anna
: I will definitely write more about the discovery, when scientists are sure they found Ruriks. Best regards, Kizilova Anna, Russia IC Added: 21 January 2008 23:11 |
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HALID
: I HATE RUSSIA.People do not go there because It is dirty,trust me I have been there. Added: 25 March 2008 15:55 |
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shamim
: whata fucken rurics Added: 25 March 2008 15:58 |
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ms crista
: russia is the best country in the world Added: 25 March 2008 16:00 |
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Andrew Paul
: No such thing Added: 08 November 2008 20:10 |

