Panticapaeum, Archaeological site on Mount Mithridates, Kerch, Russia.
The ancient ruins spread across 100 hectares, featuring remains of temples, palaces, and defense walls at the foot and slopes of Mount Mithridates.
Greek colonists from Miletus established Panticapaeum in the 7th century BC, which later became the capital of the Bosporan Kingdom in the Black Sea region.
The archaeological excavations reveal Greek, Scythian, and Sarmatian influences through discovered ceramics, jewelry, sculptures, and architectural elements across the site.
Visitors can explore the site starting from the Prytaneum at the base of Mount Mithridates and climb to the summit using the Great Mithridates Staircase.
The site contains the remains of an ancient acropolis that surpassed the strength of Athens' defensive walls and maintained continuous habitation until modern times.
Location: Kerch
Location: Bosporan Kingdom
GPS coordinates: 45.35083,36.46861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
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