Metal Crosses Excavated at the Cave Church of Kil’se-Tubiu in the South-Western Crimea
Journal: Античная древность и средние века
Year: 2025

The cross possesses a prominent place in Christian liturgy and piety. This is particularly evident from various crosses discovered by archaeological excavations of churches and cemeteries in Byzantium, Rus’, and other regions. No exception is the excavations at the area at the entrance of the cave church of Kil’se-Tubiu, located to the north of the ancient town of Mangup, on the slope of the mountain of Cherdakly-Bair. The excavations uncovered eight metal crosses. Three votive crosses, made of