Kraskino Fortress, Ancient hillfort in Khasansky District, Russia.
Kraskino Fortress is an ancient fortified site on elevated ground near Posyet Bay with defensive walls positioned strategically across the terrain. Stone structures extend across the landscape and overlook the surrounding area.
The fortification was built in response to regional conflicts and played an important role in protecting local communities across several historical periods. Its importance lay in controlling this strategic geographic position.
The site shows traces of past settlement through artifacts discovered during excavations that document everyday life and crafts of earlier inhabitants. These objects help visitors understand how people lived and worked in this place.
The site is reachable via paved road from Kraskino town and located in the southwestern part of the region. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven and partly steep.
The stone foundations and fortifications date from periods of ancient military practice and show techniques rarely seen elsewhere in the region. These details reveal much about construction methods and defensive strategies of that era.
Location: Khasansky District
GPS coordinates: 42.69194,130.76056
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05
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