chersonese

Chersonesus is an ancient Greek colony founded approximately 2,500 years ago in the southwestern part of the Crimean Peninsula. Settlers from Heraclea Pontica in Bithynia established the colony in the 6th century BC.
  • Location: Gagarin Raion, Sevastopol
  • Alternative name: Chersonese, Chersonesos, Cherson
  • Region: Taurica
  • Part of: National Preserve "Khersones Tavriysky"
  • Area: 30 ha (74 acres)
  • Builder: Settlers from Heraclea Pontica
  • Founded: 6th century BC

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