A necropolis near the Corpus Christi Church in Nesvizh: archeology, history, anthropology: archeology, history, anthropology. Part 1. Сhurch crypt

A necropolis near the Corpus Christi Church in Nesvizh, Belarus, revealed at least 59 interred individuals, predominantly males (64%), with a significant portion under 50 years old. The study, conducted in 2019, analyzed skeletal remains using archaeological, historical, and anthropological methods, including samples from Belarus, Russia, Poland, and Lithuania. Findings suggest the crypt served as a burial site for members of the Radziwiłł family and their associates, with some remains reburied under new tombs in the 18th century. The research highlights the high social status of the interred individuals, providing insights into the burial practices and demographic characteristics of this elite group within the Nesvizh complex.

Skepyan, A. A., Metelski, A. A., Vorontsova, E. L., Filkin, I. A.,. (2020). A necropolis near the Corpus Christi Church in Nesvizh: archeology, history, anthropology: archeology, history, anthropology. Part 1. Сhurch crypt. Moscow University Anthropology Bulletin (Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Seria XXIII. Antropologia), (2), 138–146. https://doi.org/10.32521/2074-8132.2020.2.138-146