Pages: 272-274

The early history of the Principality of Theodoro and its capital city — Mangup, is relatively little known and serves as a subject of debate. The main problem is the lack of the Mangup cultural layer related to the period, as it was destroyed by a large-scale construction in the 20—30s of the 15th century Finds dated to the 14th century are met in redeposited state only. However, there are artifacts, and epigraphy data making it possible to suggest that in the 14th century the Principality was under the protectorate of the Golden Horde, Mangup being managed by the administration, appointed by the Golden Horde Crimean Ulus authorities. The report may be considered as the formulation of the scientific problem requiring serious special consideration.

Keywords: South-Western Crimea, Principality of Theodoro, Mangup, Golden Horde period, Crimean Ulus, political history, archaeological and epigraphic data

Information about authors:

Aleksandr G. Gertsen. Candidate of Historical Sciences. Crimean Federal University. Address: Academician Vernadsky Ave., 20, Simferopol, 295007, Crimea 
E-mail: [email protected]
Valery E. Naumenko. Candidate of Historical Sciences. Crimean Federal University. Address: Academician Vernadsky Ave., 20, Simferopol, 295007, Crimea
E-mail: [email protected]