Novye Duboviki, Archaeological site near Volkhov River, Russia
Novye Duboviki is an archaeological complex along the Volkhov River banks in Russia spanning several hectares. It contains multiple burial mounds and settlement remains from the medieval period, including ten large mounds reaching heights of up to 10 meters.
A Slavic-Norse fortress guarded this section of the river during the 9th century until it was destroyed by fire in the early 10th century. This destruction marked the end of an important control point for river traffic in the region.
The site shows evidence of Scandinavian settlement patterns and burial customs from the medieval period. These findings provide insight into how early Nordic communities lived and traded along this river section.
The site is located south of Ladoga along the Volkhov River and is accessible from surrounding paths. Visitors should be prepared for challenging terrain as it is an active archaeological site with natural slopes.
The fortress controlled passage through the lower Volkhov rapids, blocking Viking raids from reaching Novgorod upstream. This strategic location made it one of the region's most important defensive points in the early medieval period.
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