Boris stones, Sacred boulders in Western Dvina River, Belarus
A collection of seven large stones with inscribed Christian crosses and text lies along the banks of the Western Dvina River between Polotsk and Drissa.
The stones date back to the 12th century when Prince Rogvolod Vseslavich, baptized as Boris, ordered inscriptions and crosses carved into these existing glacial boulders.
The stones contain ancient inscriptions in Greek letters proclaiming the victory of Christ, marking the transition from pagan worship to Christianity in Belarus.
Three stones remain accessible for visitors: one near St Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk, another in the Museum of Boulders in Minsk, and a third in Kolomenskoe.
The largest stone measures 17 meters in circumference, with some pieces discovered underwater in 1988 after being submerged during the Communist period.
GPS coordinates: 55.48556,28.75806
Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:03
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