Reuse of Ancient Sacred Places in South Ural Region – The Case of Emir Edigey’s Grave<br>Povtornaja sakralizacija drevnih svjatyn' na Južnom Urale (Primer Mogily Ėmira Edigeja)</br>

Abstract

The processes of the sacralization of archaeological sites in the South Urals are analysed in the context of Emir Edigey’s Grave. The history of the archaeological study of the subject is considered in detail. The works of domestic and foreign authors, electronic publications, and internet video resources are being analysed. Based on personal field research held in May 2015 within the Russian Foundation for Humanities’s grant for “Islam in the South Urals geographical information system”, the chronology of the formation of the sacred space on the territory of historical and cultural heritage is being restored. In conclusion, the modern sacralization processes taking place on the significant site under consideration and throughout the whole South Urals are characterized.