Oleshia
Former settlement and historic area on the lower Dnieper
Summary
Oleshia or Oleshye is the name of a former settlement and a historic area on the lower Dnieper. During its existence, the port settlement was controlled by Kievan Rus', and was an important center of fishing and trade due to its location on the route from the Varangians to the Greeks. In May 1223, the Rus' princes Danylo and Mstislav defeated the Mongols during Battle of Oleshia.
Originally created by Nederlandse Leeuw
1/21/2025, 12:58:40 AM
Modified
5/16/2026, 9:41:33 AM
Recent revisions
Removed category [[Category:Rus' settlements]] as more precise [[Category:Lost towns of Rus']] exists.
Adding category [[Category:Lost towns of Rus']] (based on [[ru:Категория:Исчезнувшие древнерусские города]])
Adding category [[Category:Rus' settlements]] (based on [[ru:Категория:Исчезнувшие древнерусские города]])
More info on location
coord fix
Added map of possible locations and a bit more info on downfall
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