10th‑Century Wooden Settlement Found Beneath Kontraktova Ploshcha Metro Works
Archaeologists working at the Kontraktova Ploshcha metro construction site on Podil report uncovering remains of a wooden settlement dating to the 10th century. The discovery, published by 2+2 on Aug 21, 2026, reveals new layers of Kyiv’s medieval Podil beneath modern concrete. The find is on Podil near Kontraktova Ploshcha — a central spot where construction and archaeology now intersect for Kyiv residents and visitors.