Khersones. Crimea. Ukraine

Khersones (or Chersonesus) is situated in Sevastopol, the Crimean peninsula. City was founded in V-th century B.C. (421-422 ye.) as a part of Greek settlements in Crimea. In III-II centuries B.C. Chersonesus was a main city of Western coast of Crimea. Population of city was approximately 20 thousands. Because of geographical situation and its influence, Khersones in V-th c. A.D. was one of the main ports on the Northern Black Sea coast. In the beginning of IX-th century Chersonesus became a part of Byzantium empire.
Devastation of the Chersonesus. Tragedy has happened in the end of XIV c. In 1399 Khan Edigey (Crimean Tatars) completely destroyed and burnt down a city.