Rurikovo Gorodische

Russia / Novgorod / Velikiy Novgorod /
 archaeological site, fortification, Medieval / Middle Ages, hillfort, interesting place, draw only border, listed building / architectural heritage, 9th century construction

Rurikovo Gorodische (Russian: Рюриково городище, in Scandinavian sources known as Holmgård) is a settlement, an archaeological site of the 9th century, in Veliky Novgorod, 2 km to the south of the city center, with mouth of the river Volkhov from Lake Ilmen (in front of Yuriev Monastery). Including known as the residence of the princes of Novgorod, which is connected with the names of many famous political figures of ancient Russia.
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Coordinates:   58°29'39"N   31°18'6"E

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  • One of the most important places for VIKINGS in old Russia. This place was called HOLMGARD by vikings.
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