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A Karaim fortress two miles east of Bakhchisaray, at the source of the Churuk-Su River. Peter Simon Pallas described it as "situated on a lofty calcareous promontory" and it seems unwise to attempt to improve upon that particular phrasing. In 1793…

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Ruins right along the sea near Arpat (halfway between Kapsikhor and Uskiut).

According to the 1794 report, this dacha consisted of 2,354 desiatinas in or near the villages of Tash Chorgan, Bodana. Almost all (85%) suiltable for cultivation.

8 Catholics, 346 Greeks, and 4 Georgians abandoned this area in 1778.

According to the 1794 report, this dacha consisted of 2830 desiatinas of land suitable for cultivation in or near the villages of Chermalik and Beshev.

Purchased from Collegiate Assessor Osman Gazy

A plum orchard.

307 Greeks abandoned this area in 1778.

Nearly two centuries later, inhabited by Crimean Tatars, the village was abandoned a second time: this time as a result of Stalin's summary deportation of Crimean Tatars in May 1944.

154 Greeks abandoned this area in 1778.