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Museums Poltava region

Bilsk Historical and Cultural Reserve

Bielsko settlement VIII — III centuries. BC BC is a unique archaeological site of cultural heritage of Ukraine. The monument is recognized by scientists as the largest fortified settlement in Europe of the Early Iron Age.

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Archaeological research confirms that in this area there was a then political, economic and cultural center of the ancient pre-state formation of the tribes of the Dnieper forest-steppe. The settlement is identified by scientists with the famous city of Gelon. The ancient Greek historian Herodotus also mentions him in his works.

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