Recent excavations at the Gnezdilovo burial ground, near the historic town of Suzdal in Russia, are offering fresh insights into the region's early medieval history. Led by the Suzdal expedition of the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the State Historical Museum, this multi-year dig has uncovered a wealth of information about the people who lived and died in North-Eastern Rus' over a millennium ago. The discovery of intact burial sites and a trove of artifacts, including weapons and equestrian equipment, sheds new light on the social and cultural dynamics of this critical period in Russian history. Rediscovering Gnezdilovo: Unplowed History Unveiled According to the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences report, the Gnezdilovo burial ground, was first partially explored in 1851 by A.S. Uvarov, and was long believed to have been fully excavated. However, the recent Suzdal expedition has revealed that much of the site remained untouched, with many burial mounds overlooked due to plowing that had rendered them nearly invisible. Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later