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Vladimir Putin visits newly unearthed remains of medieval Russian prince Dmitry Donskoy
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin inspected the recently uncovered sarcophagus of medieval warrior prince Dmitry Donskoy during restoration work at Moscow's Cathedral of the Archangel within the Kremlin.
- Historians were surprised to find Donskoy's remains in a crypt by the southern wall, contrary to previous beliefs about their location within the cathedral.
- The sarcophagus lid was split into four parts, revealing Donskoy's remains dressed in ornate burial attire with well-preserved textiles, which are being studied with minimal disturbance to preserve them.
- The Russian Orthodox Church confirmed the remains belong to a man around 180 cm tall who died naturally between ages 35 and 45, consistent with historical records of Donskoy who died in 1389 at age 39.
- Dmitry Donskoy was a key historical figure who expanded Muscovy, led the construction of the first stone Kremlin fortress, and defeated the Mongol forces at the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380.
