Art and Archaeological Realities of Carved Decor from Marl in the Architecture of Medieval Crimea
Journal: Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art
Year: 2022

Among the local workpieces, which imitates the late antique and early Byzantine period models, the carved decor made from light gray lime marl stands out. The stone was mined on the territory of the Inner ridge of the Crimean Mountains. Geographical scope of the construction products, which spread from this local, covers the southwestern and southern coastal parts of the peninsula. The most indicative finds are presented at the monuments of Bakla, Mangup, Partenit, and Laspi. Architectural detai