Bakhchisarai

Bakhchisarai, Crimea was an Important seat of the Tartar Khans.

It is “guarded” by these ancient rocks – Sphinx?

 

Wiki – Bakhchisarai

 

The whole area has deep connection with the Comnenus family.

 

19thc drawing

 

The city united East and West, three religions together – Christian, Muslim, Judaic (Karaite.)

 

I also found an interesting Vogue magazine article from 2017

 

The Sad, Rich, and Hopeful History Behind Crimean Tatar Traditional Clothing

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