History of Kiev

The history of Kyiv (often spelled Kiev), the largest city and the capital of Ukraine (previously capital of the Kievan Rus') officially celebrates founding year as 482, but history is documented as going back at least 2,000 years (hypothesis that city was found by Sarmatians tribes in 1st century) and archaeological site with the oldest settlement in the area dating back to 25,000 years BC.

History of Kiev

The history of Kyiv (often spelled Kiev), the largest city and the capital of Ukraine (previously capital of the Kievan Rus') officially celebrates founding year as 482, but history is documented as going back at least 2,000 years (hypothesis that city was found by Sarmatians tribes in 1st century) and archaeological site with the oldest settlement in the area dating back to 25,000 years BC.