medieval Europe

Archaeologists in southwestern Crimea have identified a previously unknown medieval fortress near the village of Rodnoye, a discovery that could add an important new piece to the region’s famously layered defensive landscape. The site is described as an “isar,” a type of Turkic-Byzantine fortified outpost common in Crimea and the wider Black Sea area. What makes this one stand out is its layout and, unusually, the presence of two towers, a feature researchers say is rare for comparable sites. Early Middle Ages Jewelry Unearthed from Opulent Graves in Crimea Neanderthals Crafted Ochre Crayons 70000 Years Ago A Rare Two-tower “isar” Has Been Found According to Heritage Daily, the fortress covers roughly 0.9 hectares (2.2 acres) and is enclosed by rubble