Traces of the Strong Devastating Earthquakes in the Hansaray and Its Vicinity, Bakhchysarai, Crimea
Journal: Izvestiya Physics of the Solid Earth
Year: 2021

Abstract—We study an ancient earthquake that significantly damaged the Hansaray (Khansarai) in Bakhchysarai, Crimea, at the end of the 17th century. However, to date, the traces of this catastrophic event can barely be found in the Khansarai walls. Our studies have shown that this is mainly due to the numerous repairs and restorations which have been continuously conducted at the monument. It is only due to the fact that one of the objects of the Hansaray (the “Eastern Building”) was plundered i