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The problem of
localization of the “Parthenon
Cave” reported by the
“Lives of the Bishops of Cherson” has repeatedly been the subject of
scientific research. As a result, many versions were made for scientific
discussion in the opinion of their creators, which made it possible to
determine its location. My research was conducted to analyze these
hypotheses. Having studied the issue, I come to the conclusion that the data
of the topography of Chersonesos—Cherson make it
possible to most convincingly link the sought-after monument with the Martyrium with the underground crypt in quarter III in
the eastern part of the city. The sanctuary that existed here a few dozen
meters from the temenos Parthenon is possible from
the end of the Hellenistic era or from the first centuries CE. In the 4th
century. it was abandoned and in its place arose the
economic complex of early Byzantine times. Then, after events unknown to us,
most likely connected with the pious searches of townspeople by their
Christian relics, it again became the place of worship of Christians who
arranged their sacred places in return for pagan ones.
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Key
words: Tauric Chersonesos, Lives of the
Cherson Bishops, Parthenon, Byzantine Empire,
hagiography, topography.
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