The occupied legacy. Who should protect the cultural heritage of Crimea?
Journal: Digital Repository of Ostroh Academy (Ostroh Academy)
Year: 2018

In 2017, Ukrainian media buzzed about the “barbarian reconstruction” of the Khan’s Palace in Bakhchysarai, a complex of palaces that were home for Crimean khans constructed in the 15th century. It acquired its modern looks in the 18th century with a series of reconstructions after a bypassing unit of Russian Feldmarschall Kristof Minikh burned the khans’ residence down in 1736.