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The Times of India
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TOI World Desk

Russia’s ‘City of the Dead’: Inside the 10,000 graves hidden in a mysterious mountain valley that still haunt visitors

Just outside the remote Russian village of Dargavs lies a place that continues to fascinate and unsettle visitors in equal measure. Known as the “City of the Dead”, this medieval necropolis is located in the Caucasus mountains and is believed to contain the remains of more than 10,000 people. From a distance, it appears peaceful and almost artistic, with rows of stone structures blending into the rugged landscape. Yet as people move closer, the atmosphere often shifts. Many visitors reportedly describe an uneasy feeling, as if the site carries a memory that has not faded with time. It is a place where history, myth, and silence seem to overlap.

Why is the Russian mountain valley known as the “City of the Dead”

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