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The Golden Gate of Kyiv ( Ukrainian: Золоті ворота, Zoloti vorota) was the main gate in the 11th century fortifications of Kyiv, the capital of Kievan Rus'. It was named in imitation of the Golden Gate of Constantinople. The structure was dismantled in the Middle Ages, leaving few vestiges of its existence.
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The closest analogy of the Kyiv Golden Gate is the main gate of Vladimir-on-Klyazma has been built during 1158–1164 years. In the 1970s M. Kholostenko, S. Vysotsky and Ye. Lopushynska suggested the reconstruction of the gate taking into account new materials, which had been obtained during the excavations of the 1972–1973s years.
Jun 27, 2017 · Discover Golden Gate of Kyiv in Kyiv, Ukraine: A reconstructed medieval gateway that was the magnificent entrance to the capital city dating back to 1037.
The Golden Gate. The Golden Gate is one of the oldest buildings in Kyiv, built in the 11 th century under Yaroslav the Wise, and one of the best preserved architectural monuments: after all, their current appearance is the result of reconstruction dedicated to the ‘1500th anniversary of Kyiv’ (1982) and renovation in 2007.
The Golden Gate of Kyiv was the main gate in the 11th century fortifications of Kyiv. It was named in imitation of the Golden Gate of Constantinople. The structure was dismantled in the Middle Ages, leaving few vestiges of its existence. It was rebuilt completely by the Soviet authorities in 1982, though no images of the original gates have ...
Soon, the golden dome of the Gate Church began to sparkle over the entrance. Some believe that this is the reason why the gates are called ‘Golden.’ In 1240, with the Mongolian Tatars’ invasion, the Golden Gates were severely damaged. Despite this, however, they remained Kyiv’s main entrance until the 17th century. Two centuries later ...
