: The ancient city where many of these amphorae were originally unearthed.

The East Crimean Historical and Cultural Museum-Preserve in Kerch holds one of the largest and oldest collections of ancient ceramics in the Crimea. This specific catalog, co-authored by prominent scholars like and N. F. Fedoseev , systematically documents 242 intact or "archaeologically complete" Greek transport vessels.

The collection serves as a silent witness to the daily life of (modern-day Kerch), once the capital of the powerful Bosporan Kingdom. Visiting the Collection

: The collection spans five centuries (6th to 2nd centuries BC), tracing the evolution of ceramic shapes and trade standards.

The story of this collection is a journey through the ancient trade routes of the Black Sea, preserved within one of Russia's oldest museums. The Heart of Ancient Trade