Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Khortytsia is the largest island on the Dnieper River, located within Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. This island holds significant archaeological and historical value, having been continuously inhabited for the last five millennia. It features remains from the Proto-Indo-European and Scythian periods. In the Early Middle Ages, it was a key center on the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks. The island was also a focal point for the Zaporozhian Cossacks, with the first Khortytsia Sich established in the 16th century. Over time, it witnessed various historical events like the Bohdan Khmelnytsky Uprising and the eventual destruction of the Sich by Russian forces. In the late 18th century, Mennonites settled on the island, contributing to its agricultural development. Today, Khortytsia is part of a national reserve, preserving its rich cultural heritage.
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