Kerch Bay (Russian: Керченская бухта, Ukrainian: Керченська бухта, Crimean Tatar: Keriç körfezi, Керич корьфези) is a bay of the Sea of Azov and Strait of Kerch in the eastern Crimea region.
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| Location | Sea of Azov |
| Coordinates | 45°20′37″N 36°30′04″E / 45.34361°N 36.50111°E |
| Ocean/sea sources | Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Russia/Ukraine |
| Max. length | 4.3 km (2.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Average depth | 5 m (16 ft) |
It is located at the eastern Kerch Peninsula, near the municipality of Kerch.[1]
Archaeology edit
In 2017, a head of an ancient Greek God was discovered during underwater construction operations at the Kerch Bay. It was crafted sometime between the 5th and 3rd centuries BC.[2][3]
References edit
- ^ Пилигримы Крыма. Выпуск №3(8). — Симферополь, 2003. — С. 10. — 183 с.
- ^ 2,500 Year-Old Statue of Greek God Found in Russian Waters
- ^ ARCHAEOLOGISTS FOUND THE HEAD OF ANCIENT GREEK GOD FROM THE BOTTOM OF KERCH BAY
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