Black Grave

Black Grave
Чорна могила
Engraved by Charles Laplante after Achille-Louis-Joseph Sirouy, 1880
Location4 Kniazia Chornoho Street, Chernihiv, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates51°30′N 31°20′E / 51.500°N 31.333°E / 51.500; 31.333
TypeBurial
Area2,300 square metres (25,000 sq ft)
Volume7,666 cubic metres (10,027 cu yd)
Circumference170 metres (560 ft)
Heightover 10 metres (33 ft)
History
Founded10th century
Periods
  • Kievan Rus
  • Late Medieval Ages
Site notes
Excavation dates1873
ManagementChernihiv Ancient
DesignationMonument of Archeology
Official nameКурган "Чорна Могила" (Black Grave kurgan)
TypeArchaeology
Reference no.250004-Н
Burial of prince Chorny

The Black Grave (Ukrainian: Чорна могила, romanized: Chorna mohyla) is the largest burial mound (kurgan) in Chernihiv, Ukraine. It is part of the National Sanctuary of Ancient Chernihiv and is an Archaeological Monument of national importance.