Khersones. Crimea. Ukraine

Khersones (also Chersonesus or Chersonesos) was founded in Vth century B.C. (421-422 ye.) as a part of Greek settlements in Crimea. In III-II centuries B.C. Chersonesos 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 Vth c. A.D. was one of the main ports on the Northern Black Sea coast. In the beginning of IXth century Chersonesus became a part of Byzantium empire.
Devastation of the Chersonesos. Tragedy has happened in the end of XIV c. In 1399 Khan Edigey completely destroyed and burnt down a city.

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