In 1997 prospecting works and excavations of the archeology monument "Nadym site of ancient settlement" (Nadymskoe gorodishehe) began. The results of the research speak of the rarity and unique characters of the monument; scientists compare it with the discoveries of Ancient Novgorod (Drevny Novgorod).
Dendrochronological research showed that the beginning of functioning of the site can be traced back to the end of the XI century. The permafrost provides splendid preservation of organic substances: wood, leather and cloth. Cultural layer of the site abounds in various finds made of mammoth bones, iron, copper, bronze such as decorations, arrow tips, handles and blades of knifes and sables, spoons, wooden and bark dishes, children's toys, whistling play-birds remaining from ancient Russian sailing-ships - the so called "kotches".
Find further information in Nadym Museum and Nadymskiy gorodische (both in Russian).
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