Orthodox Necropolises of Buryatia: Archaeological Aspect
The paper is devoted to the description and characteristics of Orthodox burials, the part of the historical necropolises of Buryatia investigated by archaeological methods. The results of excavations of Orthodox burials of the late 17<sup>th</sup>-18<sup>th</sup> centuries near Udinsky Fort (Ulan-Ude) and Orthodox burial site of the 19<sup>th</sup> century of the Trinity Cathedral in Kyakhta are presented. The tombs near the Udinsky fort were fully investigated, archaeological and anthropological collections were formed. The Orthodox burial in the Trinity Cathedral in Kyakhta was observed. Due to the absence of a section on archaeological expertise in the documentation, the investigation of this burial was limited. Rare variants of brick sarcophagus (tombs) are discussed. To protect historical necropolises, it is necessary to carry out a procedure for their identification and state protection.