Mount Mithridat

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Mount Mithridat is a prominent hill and historical landmark in Kerch, Crimea, known for its ancient archaeological remains and panoramic views over the city and the Kerch Strait.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf hill
historical landmark
tourist attraction
access stone staircase from central Kerch
archaeologicalFinds Greek pottery
ancient tombs
fortification remains
country Russia
culturalRole popular local recreation spot
elevation about 91 meters
feature remains of fortifications
terraces and viewing platforms
geologicalForm limestone hill
hasPart Great Mithridates Staircase
archaeological sites of ancient Panticapaeum
memorials to World War II defenders of Kerch
obelisk of Glory
hasViewOf Crimean Bridge area
heritageStatus cultural heritage monument of regional significance
historicalPeriod Bosporan Kingdom era
World War II
ancient Greek era
knownFor ancient archaeological remains
panoramic views of Kerch
panoramic views of the Kerch Strait
locatedIn Crimea
Kerch
Kerch Peninsula
namedAfter Mithridates VI of Pontus
near Kerch city center
overlooks Kerch Strait
city of Kerch
partOf urban landscape of Kerch
significance symbol of Kerch
touristActivity archaeological tourism
city panorama viewing
sightseeing
usedAs defensive position during World War II
viewIncludes Kerch port
Taman Peninsula (distant view)
wasCenterOf Kingdom of the Bosporus
wasSiteOf ancient city of Panticapaeum

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Kerch
hasArchaeologicalSite
Eastern Crimea ("Mount Mithridat (Kerch)")
hasLandmark

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