All about Tash-Dzhargan in Crimea

Tash-Dzhargan is the name of the tract and mountains located in the Crimea near Simferopol. In ancient times, there was the Crimean Tatar village of Tash-Dzhargan, which translates as "split stone." Now it is a popular holiday destination not only for tourists, but also for local residents. Indeed, it is so rare nowadays in the immediate vicinity of the city that one can meet the enchanting landscapes of wildlife.

Tash-Dzhargan is a mountain range that is located within the inner ridge of the Crimean mountains. It stretches for 125 kilometers from the Inkerman heights to Mount Agarmysh. The height of Tash-Dzhargan is about 547 meters. The tract is located between the picturesque river Alma and the longest Crimean river Salgir. The nearest settlements are the villages of Partizanskoye, Levadki and Chistenkoye.

The name Tash-Dzhargan was also a disappeared village, which was located in a beam at the foot of the mountain of the same name. It was mentioned in 1579 in letters from the Polish envoy Martin Bronevsky. It is believed that Karaites lived in the area at that time. After the decree of Catherine II on the annexation of Crimea to Russia in 1784, the settlement was assigned to Simferopol uezd.

As a result of the reforms of Paul I from 1796 to 1802, Tash-Dzhargan belonged to the Akmechet district of the Novorossiysk province, and after 1802 it became part of the Eskiordinsky volost of Simferopol district. In the autumn of 1805, there were 14 yards and 70 inhabitants in the village. All of them were Crimean Tatars. But already in 1842, most of the Tatars moved to Turkey, and less than 5 yards remained in the village.

In 1860, after the Zemstvo reform of Alexander II, Tash-Dzhargan was assigned to the Mangush volost and was recorded in papers as a farm with 1 yard and 5 inhabitants. In 1892, the village was part of the Podgorodne-Petrovsky rural society and consisted of 3 residents in 3 households. After 1900, the village of Tash-Jargan is no longer mentioned in the documents.

The greatest interest among tourists is Teshkli-Koba Grotto. This name is not without reason translated as “a holey cave”, since this grotto is an open karst cave. On the east side, it has a perfectly round hole with a diameter of about 4-5 meters. Below, at a depth of 12 meters, there is a wide-open grotto, and the western side looks like a bridge hanging over the entrance.

Scientists believe that the formation of such a cavity was promoted by artesian flows. Under their powerful pressure in the nummulite limestone such a large cave formed over time.

Human sacrifices at that time were very common. Apparently, this is why the local population and tourists have popular stories about how people hear cries and moans in the Teshkli-Koba grotto, and some even have ghosts.

Travelers are also interested in the ancient brand dolmens. They are a burial method in which bodies were placed in specially made boxes of stone slabs. Archaeologists here have discovered several surviving remains of burials of ancient people. Many dolmens did not survive, as the local population used processed stone slabs as a finished material for their construction needs.

The Tash-Jargan tract is a wonderful place that tourists seek to capture as a keepsake, taking photos and shooting videos. Especially often they do this against the backdrop of the rocky slope of the mountain, which weathering is decorated with figures of the most bizarre and fantastic forms. In spring, this territory impresses with its vivid beauty, because primroses, adonis, wild peonies bloom. In the autumn it is also very picturesque, in addition, you can taste the ripened dogwood.

If you climb the mountainside in the area of ​​Partizanskoe village, you can see reservoir of the same name, which harmoniously fits into the local landscape. There are benches on the mountain trails, you can relax, and then continue on your way. In summer hot weather, you can swim in the cool waters of Alma or Salgir.

From Simferopol to Tash-Dzhargan can be reached both by own car, and by public transport. If you choose the second method, then in Simferopol you should take minibuses number 57 or number 86, which go to the village of Chistenkoye and to the village of Levadki. In both cases, you need to get off at the final stop and climb a little along the road.

From Levadki, you can go to the edge of the plateau, opposite Teshkli-Koba. If you want to get directly to the grotto, then from the village of Chisten'ke you need to get out onto the dirt road, and at the fork, turn left and down.

By car, you need to move from Simferopol along the road to Bakhchisaray and drive to the village of Levadki or Chistenkoye. Depending on which part of the mountain you want to explore first. The coordinates of the villages are as follows: 44.8573350, 34.0805270.

Tash-Jargan is a unique place that is suitable for visiting at any time of the year. The majestic beauty of the Crimean nature and historical attractions will not leave indifferent neither adults nor children. There are all conditions for an informative and enjoyable holiday.

In the next video you can watch the beauty of the Tash-Jargan tract from a bird's eye view.