This publication continues a series of articles introducing into scientific circulation findings of the archaeological research into the cultural layer of the first Russian provincial town of Tobolsk in Siberia. In the area of the Chukman excavation, laid in the southeastern part of Cape Chukman, in addition to fortifications of different periods, a section of the upper trading quarter with housing and economic development was studied. A comprehensive analysis of archaeological, historical and cartographic sources made it possible to identify features of the planning structure of this territory during the 17th–18th centuries. This includes its gradual transformation into a recreational zone in the 19th century, (which still exists). The characteristics of the findings allow us to conclude that the inhabitants of the cape had a fairly high level of material well-being; i.e. some houses even had expensive tiled stoves.

Keywords: Tobolsk, upper settlement, 17th–19th centuries, residential and utility buildings, recreational area, artifacts.

 

Funding. The work was carried out within the framework of the state assignment of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (No. FWRZ-2021-0006).

 

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Accepted: 02.10.2025

Article is published: 15.12.2025