🧿 Klin-Yar

Russia · Europe · 43.90°N, 42.72°E

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Klin-Yar is a prehistoric and early medieval site in the North Caucasus, outside of Kislovodsk. It was first discovered in the 1980s. Archaeological excavations had uncovered settlement traces and extensive cemetery areas starting in the 8th century BC, belonging to the Koban culture. The site was used up to the 7th century AD. Its long use over all this period, its size and rich finds, as well as the data quality of recent excavations make Klin-Yar one of the most important archaeological sites of the region.

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Quick facts

CountryRussia
Continent / regionEurope
Coordinates (approx.)43.90°N, 42.72°E · view on map

Klin-Yar is located in Russia, in Europe.

More archaeological sites in Russia

Afontova Gora · Akhshtyrskaya Cave · Akra, Crimea · Alexandrov Kremlin · Amnya complex · Arabat Fortress · Arkaim · Arzhan culture · Balymer complex · Bely Gorod.

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