Tauric Chersonese
- States
- Ukraine
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2013
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 44.6108333333, 33.4913888889
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1411
- WH Site
- 1411
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Tauric Chersonese, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ukraine, is an ancient city founded by Dorian Greek colonists in the 5th century BC on the northern shores of the Black Sea. This archaeological treasure encompasses the remains of a thriving polis, including public buildings, residential areas, and early Christian monuments, alongside its chora—well-preserved agricultural plots that once supported vineyards vital to the city’s economy. Inscribed on the UNESCO list in 2013, it showcases a remarkable blend of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine influences, reflecting its role as a significant cultural and trade hub until the 15th century.
📍 Location Map
Points (8)
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• Ancient city of Tauric Chersonese
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• Chora plot in Berman's Gully
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• Chora plot in the Streletskaya Gully
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• Chora plot in the Yukharina Gully
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• Chora plot on the Bezymyannaya Height
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• Chora plot on the isthmus of the Mayachny Peninsula
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• Chora plot on the isthmus of the Mayachny Peninsula – part I
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• Chora plot on the isthmus of the Mayachny Peninsula – part II