Ancient Chernihiv (Ukrainian: Чернігів стародавній, romanizedChernihiv starodavnii) is the National Architecture-Historical Reserve located in the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. It was created at first as an affiliate of the National Sanctuary "Sophia of Kyiv". Since August 1, 1967, the site is a separate entity consisting of 34 monuments of architecture.

Ancient Chernihiv
Чернігів стародавній
Saviour-Transfiguration Cathedral of 11th century
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General information
TypeNational Architecture-Historical Reserve
LocationChernihiv Oblast
Town or cityDytynets Park, Chernihiv
CountryUkraine
Coordinates51°29′28″N 31°17′55″E / 51.49111°N 31.29861°E / 51.49111; 31.29861
OpenedState Reserve
Website
oldchernihiv.com

Architectural landmarks

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Since 1989, the site is placed on the tentative list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as part of World Heritage, receiving its reference as number 668.[1] According to the description, the site only includes Saviour-Transfiguration Cathedral and Borysohlibskyi Cathedral. Currently the creation of a renewed nomination is underway,[2] and it will include the central part of Dytynets, Yeletska Hora with the ensemble of Yelets Monastery, Black Grave, Boldyna Hora with the 10th century kurgan grave field, and the complex of the Trinity Monastery.[3]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Historic Centre of Tchernigov, 9th -13th centuries". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  2. ^ Shaposhnikov, Denys (2023-01-26). "Історичний центр Чернігова подають до списку Світової спадщини ЮНЕСКО". Суспільне Новини (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  3. ^ "«Культурний ландшафт Чернігова»: чергова спроба включити до Списку всесвітньої спадщини ЮНЕСКО історичну частину міста". Чернігів Стародавній (in Ukrainian). 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
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