Odintsovo burial mounds
Odintsovo burial mounds, Archaeological burial mounds in Odintsovo, Russia.
Odintsovo burial mounds are earthen structures built by ancient peoples in what is now a sports park near Moscow to inter their dead. The site contains several mounds that show different burial methods and provide clues about how these early communities lived and organized themselves.
These mounds were built in prehistoric times by nomadic peoples of the steppes as burial places for their communities. The layers within the mounds show they were used for burials across different periods of ancient history.
The mounds reveal how early communities honored their dead and organized their societies through burial practices. Objects left in the graves tell us about daily life, beliefs, and the standing of different people in these ancient groups.
The mounds are reached through the sports park using marked paths and are marked with informational signs explaining the structures. Wear comfortable shoes since the ground is uneven, and note that conditions change with the seasons and weather.
Excavations revealed multiple layers of burials showing that different cultures used this location across long periods of time. This layering allows researchers to trace changes in funeral practices and how people's beliefs evolved through the ages.
Location: Odintsovo
GPS coordinates: 55.69760,37.24490
Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20
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