In Sevastopol, Russia has given permission to build up an ancient Tauride settlement

In occupied Sevastopol, the invaders plan to build a concrete plant directly on the site of an archaeological site - an ancient settlement of Tauri.

This was reported by Krym.Realii.

It is a site in the Inkerman valley near the Sugarloaf Mountain, where a concrete plant and a warehouse complex are planned to be built on the site of an ancient Taurian settlement. This territory has a unique historical value, as the Taurus settlement No. 6 dates from the eighth century BC to the fourth century AD and has been officially protected by law since 1975, and after Ukraine regained its independence it was confirmed as a national cultural heritage site.

Despite the fact that after the annexation, Russia initially recognized the site as a monument of federal significance, the situation changed dramatically in December 2025. A new order of the Ministry of Culture introduced special zoning regimes that allow capital construction even in protected areas. Thus, Russian officials have created a legal mechanism that allows for the development of historical landscapes in Sevastopol, putting the needs of the construction business above the preservation of Ukraine's ancient monuments.

Also, in the annexed Crimea, environmentalists are calling for a halt to the construction of a high-rise building that threatens the unique landscapes of Simeiz. According to the activists, neither the Russian authorities nor the developer respond to their calls.

According to the so-called "Ministry of Housing Policy and State Construction Supervision" of the Russian government of Crimea, on August 7, 2025, a permit was issued for the construction of a "tourist infrastructure complex" in Simeiz. The project's developer is Kryminvestservice, a specialized developer. The construction is to take place on the slope from the Diva rock to the boundaries of the Pioneer sanatorium.

Activists of Simeiz created an initiative group to stop the construction. In their opinion, if the high-rise is built, the village will lose its historical appearance. Even pro-Russian activists admit that such "barbaric development" did not take place during the period of Ukrainian control over Crimea.

Катерина Глушко