Правобережное Цимлянское городище, Medieval hillfort in Tsimlyansk, Russia
The Right Bank Tsimlyansk Oppidum is an archaeological fortification situated on a high plateau overlooking the reservoir. The terrain is ringed by natural gorges that provide protection on multiple sides of the site.
The fortress was constructed in the late 7th century as a Khazar military stronghold controlling the region. The building technique using white stone blocks reinforced with wooden beams represented advanced engineering for that era.
The site functions today as an open archaeological area where visitors can observe the physical remains of ancient fortifications. The exposed structures give a sense of how communities once organized their defenses in this region.
The site is protected under federal archaeological regulations that limit how visitors can engage with the area. Plan for uneven ground and follow any marked pathways or guidance from local authorities.
A 2009 excavation uncovered a wide range of metal artifacts and pottery that reveal the extent of craft production and trade activity at this fortress. The finds suggest the settlement was not merely a military outpost but an economically active community.
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