Ancient settlement "Skelka"

Experiencing an involuntary trembling in contact with the ancient world, forever sunk into oblivion. The silent coast of Kherson keeps a lot of secrets. After all, the local land in ancient times were part of Olbia - Greek settlement. Traces of a mighty civilization, frozen in eternity, can be found today.

For tourists developed special routes through which you can learn the ancient secrets. One of them is called Stanislavsky, in honor of a small town, surrounded by many ancient settlements.

Among them are ancient settlement "Skelka" towering on the high bank of the Bug estuary. Archaeologists have found that the first settlement appeared here before our era, in 5-3 centuries. The second period was at a later time - 1-3 century AD.

At this time there was a fortress, which controlled both aqueous and land routes. Hillfort is divided into two parts rabid. One of them served as the acropolis, the second was intended for residential development. On both sides of Skelka limited by deep gullies.

Inspect the beauty of ancient Kherson best car. Then you will be able to see other settlements near Stanislaus. You can see the Golden Horn, Stanislavsky settlement, and Belozerka Hablovsky lighthouse. Here you can drive on the highway Kherson - Alexandrovka.