Sunken Cities
The Hidden City of Kitezh
Russian legend · Lake Svetloyar, Russia
DisputedThe prize. A holy city hidden beneath a lake
Where. Lake Svetloyar, Russia
Status. Disputed
Where. Lake Svetloyar, Russia
Status. Disputed
The account
Russian legend says the holy city of Kitezh sank into Lake Svetloyar to escape the Mongols, and on still days the pure of heart can hear its bells under the water.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Lake Svetloyar, Russia.
- What you are chasing is A holy city hidden beneath a lake. Work the documented record of The Hidden City of Kitezh back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Lake Svetloyar, Russia and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
The full hunt kit is in the fellowship
The starting brief, the gear, the legal picture for this exact ground, and a GPS chart pack you can load and go. The map stays free.
Join the fellowshipGet the dispatch
The best of the map every week, the newest case files and the legends worth chasing. Free.