Some Results of the Archaeological Study of the Belgorod Defense Line

Abstract

The article deals with study of the Belgorod line as an archaeological monument. The first attempts at archaeological research of this defense line are considered, the results of research in recent years, when the relevance of this topic was identified at the state level, are summarized. The results of exploration scientific work are analyzed, including large-scale exploration studies, excavations of fortified cities, earthworks and other field fortifications. Some theoretical and methodological problems are touched upon, including issues of systematization and access to reconstruction. According to the authors, the archaeological study of defensive lines can be separated into a separate section of the archeology of the late Middle Ages, since the results obtained during the research have great scientific and social potential.

Keywords

• archaeology
• belgorod defense line
• moscow state
• history of study
• defensive lines
• fortress city
• earthen rampart
• fortification
• kozlov shaft
• usman site
• tower
• backyard fence
• fort
• stagnant town
• gouges