Melek-Chesme kurghan

The Melek-Chesme kurgan features a central burial chamber measuring 3.7 meters in length and width, with a 12-meter-high mound spanning 63 meters in diameter.

Constructed in the 4th century BC during the Bosporan Kingdom period, this burial site was discovered in 1857 and opened to the public after reconstruction in 1871.

The burial chamber contains early Christian symbols carved into its walls, indicating its later use as a sanctuary for religious practices in the region.

Located near a bus station on Haidara Street in Kerch, the kurgan includes a lapidarium displaying archaeological artifacts, pedestals, grave stelae, and sarcophagi.

The entrance passage stretches 37 meters in length with a corbelled vault design, constructed from yellowish limestone blocks and featuring specialized floor materials.

Location: городской округ Керчь

GPS coordinates: 45.36298,36.47044

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:54