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Tchoufout-Kaleh - from a sketch by Willibald Richter, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Tchoufout-Kaleh - from a sketch by Willibald Richter, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Tchoufout-Kaleh - from a sketch by Willibald Richter, 1856....a small town in the neighbourhood of Bagtcheserai [Bakhchysarai], which has been inhabited for centuries by a colony of Jews. It is perched on an isolated rock, with houses overlooking the precipice. A road cut in the rock...is the only communication to this singular little place, which is surrounded by a strong wall entered by gates, which are closed every evening...The ancient name was Kirkor, which was the capital of the Khans...From the earliest times this spot must have been a residence of men, for there is a crypt town built at the entrance of the gorge, in the strata of the chalk, with the isolated hill of Tchoufout-Kaleh behind it, which served as a place of refuge...This subterranean town is cut under the fortress...There are...as many as fifty of these grottoes, and a path with steps is cut in the rocks...up to the fortress'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Tchoufout-Kaleh, a small and enigmatic town nestled in the vicinity of Bakhchysarai, Ukraine, is depicted in this evocative sketch by Willibald Richter from 1856. Perched precariously atop an isolated rock, Tchoufout-Kaleh is a place of historical intrigue and natural beauty. The town, which has long been inhabited by a Jewish community, is accessible only via a road carved into the rocky cliffs. Surrounded by a strong wall with gates that are closed each evening, Tchoufout-Kaleh exudes an air of mystery and fortitude. The ancient name of the town was Kirkor, and it once served as the capital of the Khans. From the earliest times, this site has been a residence of men, as evidenced by the crypt town built at the entrance of the gorge. This subterranean town, cut into the chalk strata, houses as many as fifty grottoes. A path with steps winds up to the fortress, providing a glimpse into the past. The isolated hill of Tchoufout-Kaleh behind the town served as a place of refuge, offering protection from invaders. The town's strategic location, nestled in the gorge, made it a valuable asset throughout history. The natural defenses of the rocky cliffs and the man-made fortifications have kept Tchoufout-Kaleh standing strong for centuries. This sketch, published in the Illustrated London News in 1856, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to a place of history, mystery, and natural beauty. The image invites us to imagine the lives of those who have called Tchoufout-Kaleh home, and to ponder the secrets that lie hidden within its walls and beneath its rocky surface.
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