Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Khersones Tavriysky near Sevastopol

Ancient Chersonesus

Khersones Tavriysky is a unique archaeological site and historical place in the south of Crimea. The ancient city of Chersonesus was built there for over 2.5 thousand years ago. During its long history Chersonesus has experienced many wars and was a city of many of the ancient states. It was renamed to Chersonese, Chersonesos, Cherson and even Korsun. Now this place is a state historical museum where are monuments of many eras and cultures.

Khersones Tavriysky near Sevastopol

Photos by Michael Kryukov

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