Chersonese

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The ancient and Byzantine city-state of Chersonese Tavria is located in the southwestern part of Crimea, Ukraine.

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It was founded by Greek in 422-421 BC. Chersonese was an important political, trade, and craft center of the peninsula in ancient times. The history of this city is part of the history of Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Byzantium, and Kyivan Rus.

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