Why did Mendeleev leave out the noble gases in his periodic table?

Subject: Why did Mendeleev leave out the noble gases in his periodic table?

Date: Thu Oct 5 00:46:01 2000
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Was it simply because they do not react with other elements and therefore 
some of his tests would not prove their exitance?

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