Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
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Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Dykyi Sad archaeological site in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, is a significant discovery of a fortified Cimmerian settlement dating back to the Late Bronze Age, approximately between 1250 and 900 BCE. This ancient port city is attributed to the Bilozerka culture and represents the only known steppe settlement from this era in Ukraine. It is distinctive for its association with the legendary era of Troy and the Trojan War, providing unique insights into the cultural and historical dynamics of the Black Sea region during this period. The site's potential identification as the 'City of the Cimmerians' mentioned in Homer's Odyssey adds to its historical intrigue, suggesting Mykolaiv as possibly the oldest city in Ukraine referenced in ancient literature.
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