Soldiers were digging a trench and found a Corinthian amphora and a burial ground dating back to the fifth century BC.
17 March 2025 14:21
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Soldiers of the 123rd Brigade of the terrorist defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine accidentally stumbled upon a burial ground dating back to the VI-V centuries BC while digging for fortifications in southern Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of the brigade, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
“Excavator driver Mykola discovered a small amphora. Interested, he turned to his fellow driver Yevhen, who is fond of history. Together, they decided to transfer the find to the Staroflotsky Barracks Museum,
– the statement reads.
Museum experts analyzed the find and found that it was a Corinthian amphora, which was used for ritual purposes and placed in graves. The fighters also found other items.
“Another Ionian vessel found – an oinochoi – attracted special attention of the museum workers. This ancient Greek jug with one handle and three spouts was used to pour wine during symposia – ritualized feasts in ancient Greece, accompanied by wild merriment – an important component of men’s leisure,”
– the team writes.
According to the results of the research, the place where the soldiers carried out the fortification work turned out to be an archaic burial ground dating back to the VI-V centuries BC. The items were brought here on purpose from Greece.
“These are ritual items created specifically for burials, brought from Greece. It is important that the vessels are intact, without damage, which indicates the high social status of the buried,”
– explained Oleksandr, a former archaeologist, lecturer at the Mykolaiv National University named after V.O. Sukhomlynskyi, and now a military man.
Along with the artifacts, the soldiers handed over the bones of the buried people to the museum.
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Ancient Greek settlements in the Northern Black Sea region of Ukraine
In the VII-VI centuries BC, ancient Greek colonists began to settle the Black Sea coast, founding colonial cities that became important centers of trade, culture, and crafts. Several significant Greek settlements emerged on the territory of modern Ukraine, including Olbia, Chersonesos, Panticapaeum, Thira, and others. These Northern Black Sea colonies became important centers of culture, art, and crafts, and their legacy played a significant role in shaping the history of the region.
Olbia
Olbia (near the modern village of Parutyne in Mykolaiv Oblast) was one of the largest Greek colonies in the Northern Black Sea region. Founded by immigrants from Miletus in the sixth century BC, it became a powerful economic and cultural center. The city had a developed system of government, crafts, and international trade, especially with local Scythian tribes.
Chersonese
Tauric Chersonesos (modern Sevastopol) was founded in the fifth century BC by immigrants from Heraclea Pontica. It existed for over a thousand years and played an important role in the political life of the region. In the Middle Ages, the city became part of Byzantium, and in the 10th century, according to chronicles, Prince Volodymyr was baptized here. It is currently occupied by Russians.
Panticapaeum
Panticapaeum (now Kerch) became the capital of the Bosporus Kingdom, which was formed in the fifth century BC on the territory of modern Crimea. It was a powerful political entity that united Greek cities and local tribes. It was occupied by the Russians.
Tira
Tira (modern Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi) was founded in the sixth century BC near the mouth of the Dniester River. The city actively traded with the Scythians, Goths, and other peoples who inhabited the region.
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