The Yelabuga settlement (Tatar: Alabuga shәһәrchege, obsolete: Chertovo gorodishche) is the remains of a fortified settlement on the banks of the Kama River, not far from the city of Yelabuga. It served as a ancestral refuge for one of the local tribes that lived in this area in the second half of the 1st millennium AD. The Citadel and its arc
Interesting places: Archeology
On the Taman Peninsula, in the center of the village of Taman, there is a unique hydraulic monument dating back to the times of the Ottoman Empire. This monument is known as the Turkish Fountain, also called the Turkish Wells. Its age is estimated to be several centuries, and although the exact date of construction could not be determined, it is be
The Phanagorian fortress, located on the territory of the modern village of Taman, is a significant historical monument reflecting the rich military and cultural history of the region. Erected at the end of the 18th century, this fortress is associated with the name of the famous Russian commander Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov. Construction hi
Памятник древнего наскального искусства, ориентировочно эпохи позднего неолита до IV века до н.э. Достопримечательность расположена недалеко от берега реки Лена Иркутской области. Ближайший населенный пункт - поселок Качуг. Памятник представляет собой комплекс наскальных живописей древнего человека, насчитывающий более трех тысяч рисунков. Протяжен
Расположенное в уединенном уголке Оренбургской области, в Кваркенском районе, всего в 6 километрах от поселка Красный Огородник, древнее поселение представляет собой настоящий археологический клад. Оно располагается на устье реки Солончанк, на левом берегу реки Суундук, по сути, являясь островом в междуречье. В дождливые дни добраться до него может
The archaeological complex "Germonassa-Tmutarakan" on the Taman Peninsula is a unique archaeological site that preserves traces of life from ancient Greek times to the present. This complex is one of the most significant archaeological monuments in Russia and has federal status. The history of Hermonassa begins with the founding of a Greek colony
Vera Island is a complex of archaeological sites located on Lake Turgoyak in the Chelyabinsk region. This island, which is the largest island in the lake, is famous for its megalithic structures, including chamber tombs, dolmens and menhirs. Vera Island is located near the western shore of the lake and can turn into a peninsula at low water levels
The Tiverskoe settlement, located on Vuoksa, is an archaeological complex remaining from an ancient fortified settlement inhabited by Karelians and Novgorodians. In the XIII-XIV centuries it was one of the leading fortresses in the region, whose task was to delay the enemy on the way to the Korela fortress. The fort was surrounded by a stone wall
The stone labyrinths on Bolshoi Zayatsky Island are a unique archaeological phenomenon that attracts the attention of researchers and mystery lovers. In total, there are about 35 labyrinths on the islands of the Solovetsky archipelago, of which 13 or 14 are located on Bolshoi Zayatsky Island. Labyrinths are low spiral-shaped stone pavements of rou
White Sea petroglyphs are rock carvings that are monuments of monumental artistic creativity of the primitive era. They are located in the Belomorsky region of Karelia, on the islands of the Vyg River, and date back to the 4th-3rd millennium BC. This archaeological complex consists of rock paintings and more than 30 ancient human sites. It receive
The defensive structures of medieval Novgorod were a multi-level fortification system, which included several lines of defense. In the 16th century there were four main lines of defensive structures: Okolny City (Ostrog): The largest and most extensive was the Okolny City, also known as Ostrog. This city was surrounded by ramparts and walls con
Of particular interest is a single trough-shaped dolmen, carved from a spherical block of sandstone, which is located on the left bank of the Svir River on the slope of the ridge not far from its second waterfall. This artifact is located on the territory of the Sochi National Park and is under the management of the Lazarevskoye forestry. It is imp
Arkaim is an archaeological complex consisting of a settlement, a burial ground and settlements dating from the 20th/18th to the 18th/16th centuries BC. This complex is part of the Sintashta culture and is known as the “Land of Cities”. Located in the valleys of the Bolshaya Karaganka and Utyaganka rivers in the Chelyabinsk region of Russia, Arkaim
The Belyaevsky district of the Orenburg region is famous for many historical places and unique attractions that reflect the culture and life of their ancestors. One of these amazing objects is the brick copper smelting furnaces of the 19th century, located 1.5 km south of the village of Krasnouralsk on the banks of the Burla River. The diameter of
Phanagoria, located on the territory of the Asian Bosporus, impresses with its large historical necropolis, surrounding the city on three sides. This necropolis, which is the largest in the region, is divided into three main parts: Eastern, Western and Southern. The eastern part begins at the city walls and extends along the coast of the Taman Bay
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