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Royal Kurgan
45.3739° N, 36.5260° E
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The Royal Kurgan or Tsarskyi Kurgan (Ukrainian: Царський курган) from the 4th century BC, is one of the most impressive tumuli (kurgans) of the eastern Crimea. The burial barrow is located in the present-day Kerch (Ukraine), which developed out of the ancient Greek town of Panticapaion (Παντικάπαιον) founded by Miletus.
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Kurgan constructed
4th century BC
Possible tomb of Leukon
389 - 349 BC
Bosporan Kingdom founded
5th century BC
Excavations opened
1833-1837
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