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History of the study of the
southern coast of Crimea Christian antiquities began after joining the
peninsula to Russia.
Currently, the area from Alushta to Balaclava recorded more than 100 medieval Christian
churches. The remains of religious buildings with the surrounding cemeteries
are an important source for the study, the emergence and spread of
Christianity. It is noteworthy that in generalizing works, publications,
articles, and monographs on the history of medieval Taurica
Christian antiquity are mentioned in the context of socio-economic and
cultural ties, as well as the historical periods. However, to date we do not
have any archaeological map of Christian antiquities Southshore
or clear periodization of all objects associated
with the emergence and spread of Christianity in the region. Relevant
questions remain and terminology sites, and their protection as a cultural
heritage. Having set himself the task to systematize our understanding of the
archaeological sites of the southern coast of Crimea,
beginning with a presentation of the necessary materials on the history of
their study.
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