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Ancient ‘Pelyazhya 1’ settlement earns heritage protection in Siberia

A lost settlement on the Pelyazhya River reveals secrets of Siberia’s past. These 14 newly protected sites rewrite the region’s human history.

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Ancient ‘Pelyazhya 1’ settlement earns heritage protection in Siberia

An ancient human settlement, now named 'Pelyazhya 1', has been officially added to the register of cultural heritage sites in Krasnoyarsk Krai. The discovery was made by a team led by Natalia Y. Lebedeva, who also conducted research on 13 other sites this year.

The settlement, located on the Pelyazhya River in Turukhansk municipal district, is one of 14 archaeological sites added to the region's cultural heritage list this year. The team, led by Lebedeva, identified and studied these sites, providing valuable insights into the region's past. The newly listed sites are also found in Achinsk and several other municipal districts across Krasnoyarsk Krai.

The recognition of 'Pelyazhya 1' and other sites highlights the rich cultural heritage of Krasnoyarsk Krai. These discoveries contribute to our understanding of the region's history and will be protected for future generations.

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