Greco-Scythian settlement of Kara-Tobe
the time allotted for inspection tourist facility 1:00
Getting there
- It can be reached by bus, next to the sanatorium "Poltava". Route taxis and buses depart from the Revolution Square. Exit must be near the sanatorium "Blue Wave", immediately after the turn of Evpatoria highway outside the Maritime.
Northwest of the town of Saki, in the coastal area of the village, there are excavations of the ancient settlement of Kara-Tobe (in Turkic - "black hill"). The most important result of archaeological work at the Kara-Tobe was the discovery of remnants of the fortress built in the second half - the end of II century BC. Oe. Were excavated central fortified tower-dungeon, several adjoining buildings, as well as the remains of the eastern defensive wall fort.
Some archaeologists believe that the observed settlement - is the legendary fortress Evpatorion (Evpatoria), which sought more than one hundred years. Evpatoria city got its name is in honor of the fortress
In 2000, based on the Greco-Scythian settlement of Kara-Tobe was established International Center for Experimental Archaeology and innovative pedagogy (MTsEAiIP) "Kara-Tobe." This is a modern research center, where he conducted research in the field of experimental archeology.
Museum of Antiquities of North-West Crimea
the time allotted for inspection tourist site 40 minutes
On the territory of the settlement of Kara-Tobe is the "Museum of Antiquities of North-Western Crimea ', which works in a former coastal defense command post, the Black Sea Fleet. Bolshayachast space is underground and above-ground portion of a reinforced concrete tower.
In the first and second floors of the tower is a museum exhibition - Among the exhibits archaeological finds: chernola-kovaya and Greek dishes krasnolakovaya (cups, bowls Megarian), amphorae, modeled Scythian pottery, women's jewelry, terracotta figurines and sculptures.
On the roof of the tower of the museum is an observation deck, which offers a vast panorama, the immediate vicinity.
Museum of Antiquities of North-West Crimea
Evpatoriskoe Highway 2a
Tel. +38 06563 23 441
Hours: Summer from 11.00 to 18.00,
seven days a week, at other times - on preliminary applications.
After inspecting the ruins of the ancient fortress and the Museum of Antiquities of North-Western Crimea, relax on the sand and pebble beach, Saki Siltings. To get to the beach, you will need from the building the Museum of Antiquities of North-Western Crimea pass about a hundred meters perpendicular to the street Sea.
