All about Boyka Mountain in Crimea

Mount Boyka on the Crimean peninsula is not the most popular place for vacationers, but it is an interesting and attractive natural site that keeps many secrets. Rock formation will be of interest to esotericists and people who study otherworldly phenomena. Locals believe that the mountain has a special power that does not allow a bad person to approach it.

The natural object is located on the territory of the Bakhchisarai region. A large settlement called Sokolinoye is located nearby. And also nearby are the villages of Aromatnoye and Bogatyr. The southern slopes of the Boyka massif, aka the Northern spur of Mount Ai-Petri, look towards the Grand Canyon of Crimea.

Mount Boyka is part of a large rocky plateau, which is a five-pointed Boykovsky massif. A beautiful location covered with dense forests.

Each of the mountains towering over the waters of the Black Sea has its own name.

• The northern side is named Boyka. Its height is exactly 1087 meters.
• The second mountain to the east is called Sotira. It is slightly higher than the previous object - 1172 meters.
• The next peak is one of the highest formations on the plateau. This is the Watchtower mountain, it is also Karaul-Kaya - 1134 meters.
• The fourth rocky formation is Kush-Kaya. Height 1107 meters
• And the last mountain is Kurushlyuk-Burun with a height of 1026 meters.
• The size of the massif is 1200 hectares. This place is mesmerizing with the beauty of nature.

Experts, studying the geographical location of the mountain, noted the following.The entire massif is characterized by rare and steep slopes, only its central part is distinguished by a flat surface, which is covered with tall trees and various plants.

It is believed that this area was previously used for walking livestock. This is indicated by the old name of the mountain formation - the Venerable Poyka. The word "poyka", translated from the ancient Iranian language, means a pasture. And also the massif was called Biyuk-Kaya.

The archaeologist OI Dombrovsky found that in the period from the 9th to the 15th century, there were about 6 settlements on the territory of the rocky plateau. Evidence for this claim came from a careful survey of the area. Due to the unique structure, created by nature itself, and the special geographical location, the lot is reliably protected from enemy attacks.

Some historians believe that the locals began to build strong defensive walls after the peoples of the Khazar Kaganate attacked the land. And also the Crimeans tried to protect themselves from nomads and Tatars. Despite all efforts, the ancient settlements were destroyed by the Turks about 2.5 centuries ago.

Despite the fact that the guests of the resort island were interested in Mount Boyka, no one has seriously studied this natural monument since the 60s of the last century. Locals say that many amazing and mysterious events take place in these places. However, everything that happened on the slopes of the magic mountain remains unrecorded and is transmitted only by word of mouth.

Residents of the nearby settlements know many legends and interesting stories related to the miraculous phenomena of the mountain. Some attribute the unusual strength of this place to the location and structure of the plateau. Power is concentrated between five towering peaks.

Tourists who have personally visited Mount Boyka tell about the trees of irregular shape. Their trunks and branches are strongly curved. Plants of unusual shape create an expressive natural ensemble that can be enjoyed for hours.

Crimeans who have lived in these places for a long time claim that Boyka Mountain attracts newcomers. Some claim that UFOs have been seen frequently in this region. There is a legend that there is an alien base under the rock formation. And you can also hear the story of the ancient portal to the otherworldly dimension, which is hidden under rocks.

Tourists who prefer an unusual holiday format come to the mountain range in search of treasures. Despite many attempts, it has not yet been possible to find jewelry or valuable things.

Thanks to the mystical forces of this area, the rock mass was named "Crimean Shambala".

Old residents of the settlements located near the mountain claim that they saw the ghosts of the former servants of the temple over the rock (while studying the mountain, historians discovered the remains of an old church). Locals describe the ghosts as elders in long robes.

Visitors to the region, who personally visited the site of the ancient temple, talk about visions. The events of past years rise before their eyes. Visiting tourists see the settlements that were here earlier, local residents, old buildings and much more.

The representatives of the authorities do not hide the fact that representatives of special secret organizations studied these places. The reasons for their interest have not been made public to this day.

The most popular place on the stone plateau is the ancient Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Unfortunately, only the ruins of this structure have survived to this day. You can get to the place along the path laid by local residents and visiting vacationers. Now only the foundation of stones remains from the building. Residents of nearby settlements erected a large cross on the site.People often come here to pray and ask for help from higher powers.

Examining the location, experts found that the area of ​​the building was 486 m². It was also found that a red stone, which is called the Boykin conglomerate, was used to lay the structure. The old building of the basal type contains many burials. According to historians, these are the tombs of clergymen.

Local residents living in the nearby settlements for more than a dozen years tell an amazing story. In their opinion, Boyka Mountain keeps the Holy Grail. It is believed that the treasure was hidden in the XIV century. Guests from Byzantium brought him here.

Some believe that the great artifact contains the blood of Jesus Christ. Due to the fact that this thing is of unearthly origin, it is unrealistic to find it, and those who found the Holy Grail went crazy.

To appreciate the beauty of the mystical mountain with your own eyes, you will need to go a long way from Yalta along the Taraktash trail. The road leads up the canyon. You can also start from the village of Sokolinoye, then you will need to go through the village of Aromat and turn left to Platinum. An alternative option is to start your journey from the villages of Bogatyr and Schastlivoe. Then follow the navigator or map.

If you do not want to look for a path in the mountain on your own, the best solution for you will be a tourist route passing through this attraction. Tours through the Leaky Couloir are very popular. This is a passage in the rock through which you can get to the Boyka Mountain.

But you can also use public transport to get to the rock from Yalta, but you will have to change trains in Simferopol. You can get to the village of Sokolinoe from Sevastopol by bus.

If you own a private vehicle, the mountain can be reached by car. If you do not know the local places, be sure to use the navigator and maps. You can also ask for directions from residents of nearby settlements.

In the next video, watch the ascent to Mount Boyka.