Tmutarakan, Medieval settlement and archaeological site in Taman Peninsula, Russia
The ruins of Tmutarakan extend across the Taman Peninsula, featuring remnants of fortified walls, ancient streets, and architectural fragments from multiple civilizations.
Established as a Greek colony named Hermonassa in the 6th century BCE, the settlement transformed into the Khazar fortress Tamantarkhan before becoming a Kievan Rus principality.
Archaeological excavations at Tmutarakan reveal a multilayered society through discovered artifacts, including Byzantine coins, ceramic vessels, and religious objects from various periods.
The archaeological site contains informational panels in Russian and English, explaining the historical significance of different excavated areas and architectural remains.
Scientists discovered a stone with inscriptions from 1068 that provided measurements of the Kerch Strait, marking the first documented scientific observation in Russian history.
Location: Krasnodar Krai
Inception: 6 century
GPS coordinates: 45.21907,36.71406
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:36
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