The Historic City Centre of Yaroslavl in the Pre-Mongolian Period According to Archaeological Data

Archaeological research in Yaroslavl, Russia, reveals that the city's historic center dates back to the pre-Mongolian period (10th–13th centuries), challenging earlier assumptions about its origins. The study identifies a fortified wooden city (rubleny gorod) with evidence of urban planning, suggesting organized settlement and early state formation in this region. Using stratigraphic analysis, artifact dating, and comparative methods, researchers reconstructed the city's layout, including defensive structures like palisades and gates, as well as residential and administrative areas. These findings provide new insights into the development of medieval Rus' cities before Mongol invasions, contributing to a deeper understanding of Yaroslavl's historical significance.

Энговатова, А.В. (2020). THE HISTORIC CITY CENTRE OF YAROSLAVL IN THE PRE-MONGOLIAN PERIOD ACCORDING TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA. Древняя Русь. Вопросы Медиевистики, (4(78)). https://doi.org/10.25986/iri.2019.78.4.008