Recent archaeological excavations on Primorsky Boulevard in Odessa, next to the monument to the Duke de Richelieu, yielded unexpected results. Students of the South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University, together with employees of the Institute of Archaeology of the NAS of Ukraine, found ceramic products and coins of Genoese origin from the 14th century.
The finds confirm the existence of the Italian fortified Ginestre at this site, as well as parts of an Ottoman fortress, which significantly expands the understanding of Odessa's historical past. This is reported by inkorr.com.
The Director of the Department of Culture of the Odessa City Council called the discovery extremely important for studying the history of the city. He also did not rule out that this archaeological site could apply for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. A project is currently being developed to equip the excavations and install an information board for visitors.
Last year, ground-penetrating radar studies led by the rector of South Ukrainian University confirmed the possibility of the existence of a stone fortress of Hadzhibey at this site. The new discoveries further highlight the region's multi-layered history and open up new opportunities for research.
In parallel, a container with human bones was found in Kyiv, which caused concern among scientists and law enforcement officers, demonstrating the complexity and multifaceted nature of archaeological searches in Ukraine.
