Дженевез-Кая, Medieval fortress ruins on Black Sea cliffs in Hurzuf, Ukraine.
The stone fortification stands on a rocky cape extending into the Black Sea, with remaining walls and gates facing the Gurzuf Bay.
Emperor Justinian I ordered the construction of the fortress in the 6th century, which later became a Genoese stronghold until Ottoman forces destroyed it in 1475.
The ruins include foundations of a Byzantine basilica, residential buildings from the 14th century, and a tunnel carved into the rock for sea observation.
The archaeological site is located at 29 Leningradskaya Street in Hurzuf, within the territory of the Artek International Children's Center.
The fortress controlled both the Gurzuf Bay harbor for maritime vessels and the strategic mountain pass known as Gurzuf Saddle.
Location: Hurzuf
GPS coordinates: 44.54250,34.28389
Latest update: March 21, 2025 19:47
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