Demeter's Crypt, Burial vault in Kerch, Russia.
The rectangular burial chamber measures 2.20 by 2.75 meters with a round vaulted ceiling decorated with detailed Greek mythological frescoes.
The crypt, discovered in 1895 by estate owners, dates back to the first century and contained a wooden sarcophagus with human remains.
The central fresco depicts Demeter, the Greek goddess of fertility, while other paintings portray Hermes, Pluto, Calypso, and the abduction of Persephone.
Located at 51st Army Street number 5, the site remains closed to visitors since 2018 due to renovation works on the Great Mithridates Staircase.
A precise replica of the crypt opened in 1998 for public viewing, while the original structure remains accessible only to scientific researchers.
Location: Kerch
GPS coordinates: 45.36497,36.47230
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:10
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