Harbors of Cape Tagan Rog
https://doi.org/10.56654/ROPI-2023-1(6)-124-141
Abstract
Based on chronological and systematic methods, the article examines the history of the creation and development of sea harbors on Cape Tagan Rog, starting from the VII century BC. Data from geology, archeology, historiography are used. It is shown that the location of the cape, the rich resource possibilities of the sea and the adjacent fertile lands for thousands of years attracted peoples who were at the peak of ethnogenesis: Hellenic Greeks, Pontic Greeks, Byzantines, Genoese and Venetians, Ottoman Turks equipped anchorages, harbors, strong points here. The naval base «City of Trinity» (Taganrog), created by Peter the I-st and resumed under Catherine the II-nd, the fl eet built and the decisive actions of the army changed the geopolitical situation radically in the region: Russia took control of the Sea of Azov, entered the Black Sea and gained access to the Mediterranean, pacifi ed the Wild Field and the Crimea. The city of Taganrog has become a commercial port with developed foreign trade relations. The presence of the port stimulated the development of industry and cultural ties. In the XX century the city harbors multiplied: the harbor of the metallurgical plant, the ship repair plant, the hydro-base of the aviation plant, yacht clubs, bases of fi shing and small vessels. Today the city has a special marine fl avor, a complex economic, social and cultural structure. Residents use a variety of opportunities for work, leisure and self-development. The results of further archaeological excavations at the cape and archival research will contribute to the education of Russians, broaden their horizons, form a fi rm civic position and a coherent system of views on the world.
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About the Author
I. E. Pavlenko
Non-governmental organization “Historical Taganrog Fund”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Igor E. Pavlenko - CandSc (Tech.), Chairman
Taganrog
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Pavlenko I.E. Harbors of Cape Tagan Rog. Russia: Society, Politics, History. 2023;(1(6)):124-141. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.56654/ROPI-2023-1(6)-124-141
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