The beginning of archaeological study of Lutsk

The report contains materials about the first archaeological research of Lutsk, conducted by scientists Russian Empire from mid-nineteenth to early twentieth century. attention researchers was attracted primarily Lutsk Upper Castle, which caused both historical memory and sporadic finds in castle interesting valuable things. During 1854–1856, here with ambitious goal finding tomb Lubart other princes. These works a great resonance became impetus for further excavations. Information accidental on territory Castle is extraordinary, especially when it concerns cult objects. Often history did not end fact their discovery. documents time clarify value are interesting, as consequence, identification successors or owners valuables, context government church. Insignificant, often fragmentary extremely limited information such becomes important because absence things themselves this almost only source formation an objective earliest Lutsk. In general, initial stage study begins known (1854) lasts until XI Archaeological Congress, all reports at that were systematized published accordingly. restoration part city took place 1930s Polish state. Key words: research, Volyn, Congress.