Chersonese museum is much younger than Chersonesus sites, it emerged in 1892 and has an interesting story , reflecting the public interest to museums in general and in particular to Chersonesos .
In 1978, based on Chersonesos museum was created by the State Reserve, which aims at the protection, study and promotion of not only the Chersonese, and its surroundings - an ancient agricultural territory ( chora ), medieval fortresses and Cembalo Calamita , many archeological sites in administrative area of Sebastopol.
The basis of any museum are its collections. Chersonesos museum collections for over a century of archaeological finds were formed in the city and county and we will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with the various groups of material.
Only a small part of museum collections in the museum gets exposure, but this is usually the best things you can use to tell stories about the Chersonese , religion , culture and daily life of its residents.In addition to traditional museum halls there is exposure in the open air - the ruins of the city , fortunately not built up in recent times - streets, houses , temples.
Excursions in Kherson book , even those who generally prefer self-examination . Probably too far away from us, life Chersonites to accept it without explanation.Especially because tours are only conducted research staff .
If you intend to visit the Chersonese and its museum - Welcome ! In this section you can find out how to get what and when to see what it's worth and more.
History
This is obviously an educated and observant social person, we must first information that represented the Chersonese more than 150 years after his death.In his description of the ruins of Chersonese he discovers knowledge of works of ancient writers, chiefly , Strabo , and the ancient chronicles.
become empty and desolate , Hersonissos , however , made a big impression on him .He calls it remains worthy of wonder , describes a high wall and a set of huge towers of hewn stone , and a large building with a magnificent gates , which he found the king's palace.
The next mention of the Chersonese found in the Book of Big Plans - the explanation for the geographical map , compiled by order of Russian Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich in 1627. Under the name of Korsun , he was placed on the map 30 miles from Bakhchisarai.However , subsequent historians, both Russian and foreign did not already know the exact location of the city and placed it in various places of the Crimea - Evpatoria near , Feodosia and Kerch, even assuming the Big Drawing fictional information .
In 1783 began the first excavations , Prince Potemkin sent academician Karl Gablitz to the Crimea to collect all kinds of scientific information.
In 1840, the Odessa Society appealed to the commander of the Black Sea Fleet Mikhail Lazarev requesting the withdrawal plan with the surviving traces of Chersonese and the surrounding area.
Later, in 1851, a lieutenant Shemyakin unauthorized excavations began building, now known under the name of the Uvarov Basilica. He opened the southern wall of the church, found a lot of marble architectural elements , coins, pieces of pavement , cubes of smalt, including gold . ZA Arcas insisted on the prohibition of work.
Shemyakin and away the findings, sent them to the museum Odessa Society .
In 1850, Emperor Nicholas I approved the restoration of the ancient holy sites in Crimea. Two years later, Archbishop of Kherson and Tauride Innocent , who dreamed to arrange in the Crimea Russian Athos, has made discoveries in the settlement of a small monastery- kin .Innocent believed that the monks would engage in collecting and describing the historical traditions of antiquities.
In 1859, the Ministry of the Imperial Court was established Archaeological Committee , whose tasks included not only The search for antiquities , and supervision of all archaeological excavations in the country.In addition, the Imperial Archaeological Commission ( hereinafter - the QAT ) was obliged to follow the major excavation work , carried out in the state - laying of railways , highways , etc.
The emergence of local antiquities Depot refers to 1892, when the redevelopment of the monastery grounds was demolished a small barn near St. Vladimir's Cathedral , where Kosciuszko preserved finds.Hastily erecting a few simple buildings on the shore of Quarantine Bay , he gave them the exposure, which is divided into ancient (classical) and medieval ( Byzantine ).
In the summer of 1918Museum was opened to the public for a fee (75 cents ), and on Sundays and holidays , as the newspaper advertisement , from city marina in Hersonissos went the boat. The exposition consisted mainly of architectural details that were not evacuated from Kharkov.
Next to the museum , at Quarantine Bay , has accumulated a lot of abandoned ships rusting .In August 1918, Moses and representatives of other scientific institutions in Sevastopol - Biological Station (now - Academic Institute of Biology of Southern Seas ) - PN Galtsov , left without a livelihood, have repaired an old steamer Galvaner and all employees engaged in Chersonesus fishing, and extracted a particular alga for the production of iodine.Cockleboat kept afloat Sevastopol science.
exhibit of ancient history
The exposition of the ancient department established in 1968 under the leadership candidate of historical sciences S. F. Strzheletskogo . Author decoration - V. Shuriga .
The exhibition is devoted to the history of the Chersonese Taurian in antiquity - in the second half of V century BC. Oe. until the second half of IV century BC. Oe. (chronological transition from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages is reflected in the exposition of the medieval department).It covers the main stages and features of historical development Chersonesos policy and its place in politics Pontus Mithridates VI Eupator the Roman Empire, relations with the Scythian and Sarmatian population of the Northern Black Sea .
The exhibition presents the most significant and interesting finds from the excavations of Chersonesos fort and its surroundings , including the collection of epigraphy and numismatics , art and household items.
black-lacquered vessels.
The number of unique archaeological discoveries are: executed in the encaustic technique so-called.Portrait of a young man of IV century BC. Oe. , The oath of citizens Chersonese end of IV - beginning of III century. BC. Oe. , Pebble mosaic depicting two women in bathing scene IV. BC. Oe. , Tomb steles with polychrome IV - II century. BC. Oe. Found in the masonry of the Tower of Zeno.
structure and content of the exposure can illuminate aspects of both material and spiritual culture of the Chersonese - the living heritage of this ancient era, an exciting modern man.
Medieval exhibit
The exhibition of medieval history , prepared by the department manager of LGKolesnikova , opened in 1981. Decoration made by GM Manto Manto and TB . Restoration of the findings presented in the exposition made in the restoration workshops Chersonesos reserve FB Braslavskaya , LA Divavinoy , R. S. Degtyarev, OA Demyanova , S. Ryzhov, Y. ratchet .
Medieval Kherson, as one of the most complete archaeological study of Byzantine cities, is of great interest not only for researchers , Byzantine , but also for all those interested in history.Exposure of the Byzantine period to review the materials excavation, provides insight into the historical development of medieval culture and Kherson. It consists of 15 sections, including about 3,000 pieces, and constantly updated with the most interesting findings from the new excavations Chersonesos settlement.As new materials related to various aspects of life in the city, revised some of its sections .
Exhibit Settlement Chersonese
Chersonese Settlement is the exposure of open excavation of buildings and structures belonging to different periods of the city : the Hellenistic , Roman and , mainly, Byzantine . The area of exposure is extensive ( 45 hectares ) and provides a comprehensive view of urban planning (ieMr . gippodamovoy ), underwent only minor changes over the two millennia of existence Chersonese. Chersonesus mound , compactly situated on the beautiful beach, in the city of Sevastopol, but far from its modern buildings , is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in our country.Investigations of the city held annually by the leading academic institutions , both domestic and foreign.
Excursions
lovers lonely melancholic stroll among the ruins of this information may seem superfluous, but the attention of curious visitors to offer a list of excursions.
By purchasing a ticket sightseeing you can hear everything at once (this tour is called the Review ), or choose the special objects that interest you . For each tour determine the approximate length , but it can always be adjusted in the desired direction.
Chersonese. EXCAVATIONS AND MUSEUM - sightseeing tour.Duration - Approx. 90 minutes.
Hersonissos medieval church - a thematic tour of the excavations. Duration - Approx. 90 minutes.
art of the ancient Chersonese - a thematic tour of the ancient hall. Duration - Approx. 60 minutes.
HISTORY Chersonesos MONASTERY OF ST.VLADIMIR - a thematic tour of the fort. Duration - Approx. 90 minutes.
MEDIEVAL Cembalo Fortress - visiting tour to the area of Balaklava. Time - by appointment.
The flora of Hersonissos - tour , equally interesting to both children and adults, tells the story of trees and shrubs growing in the Chersonese. Duration - Approx. 60 min.
For the children .
How do we know about the distant past - a thematic tour for younger students, duration approx . 45 min.
Hersonissos - Ancient States in the territory of our homeland - a thematic excursion for students in 6th grade middle school.
MEDIEVAL HISTORY Hersonissos - thematic tour for students in 7th grade .
Contact
The museum of medieval history is opened: .
From 9:00 to 19:00 pm seven days a week .
Log on the site - all year seven days a week from 08:00 to 21:00.
The exhibition of holograms and gifts - in the summer from 9:00 to 19:00 seven days a week in winter - for groups upon request.
Excursions can be arranged by calling (0692) 24-13-01 or (0692) 23-15-61 , or on the spot at the box office at the main entrance .
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