Mount Mithridat, Ancient hilltop monument in Kerch, Crimea.
Mount Mithridat rises 91.4 meters above Kerch, featuring limestone formations and offering views across the Kerch Strait toward the Caucasus Mountains.
The mountain bears the name of King Mithridates VI of Pontus, who established his capital at Panticapaeum and fought against Roman expansion in 63 BC.
The Great Mithridates Staircase, constructed between 1833 and 1840, consists of multiple stone flights and terraces designed by architect Alexander Digbi.
Visitors can reach the summit through either the stone staircase or a paved road, with both routes providing access to the World War II memorial obelisk.
Archaeological excavations at Mount Mithridat have revealed ancient Greek temple foundations, residential structures, and artifacts from the Kingdom of Pontus.
Location: Autonomous Republic of Crimea
GPS coordinates: 45.35032,36.46938
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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