Ruins of Genoese fortress Cembalo (Sevastopol) | place with historical importance, archaeological site, fortification, Medieval / Middle Ages, interesting place

Ukraine / Sevastopol / Sevastopol
 ruins, place with historical importance, archaeological site, fortification, Medieval / Middle Ages, interesting place
In the mid 14th century in the bay of Symbols (greek: Symbolon limne) Genoese merchants have founded the Cembalo castle (the name derives from greek Symbolon). In 1475 Cembalo was taken by the Ottoman Turks who renamed it into Baliq-Uve (Balaqlava). The name means a fish nest. It became known for the fact that it was a place where sacked khans of the Crimean Khanate were sent.

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Coordinates:   44°29'41"N   33°35'55"E
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