Pages: 243-254

The author publishes some new recently obtained and analyzed data related to historical topography of a Golden Horde city of Ukek. He specifically examines history of field research on the Uvek Hillfort, which dates back to 90s of 19 th c. His special focus in examining natural and geographic factors is on peculiar local topography affected by some landslides, as well as on a high hill with a flat top (the Uvek Mount), which gave the name to the city — Ukek, from a Mongolian word meaning ‘plateau’. Changes in landscape caused by either natural or anthropogenic factors are also assessed. New data on fortifications and hydraulic structures of the hillfort, a rich estate, a hammam, kilns and a mausoleum are also published and discussed in the article.

Keywords: Lower Volga Region, Saratov, Uvek Hillfort, Golden Horde Town, historical topography, research history

Information about author:

Dmitry Kubankin (Saratov, Russian Federation). Saratov Regional Museum of Local Lore. Lermontov St., 34, Saratov, 410000, Russian Federation
E-mail: [email protected]