in the Crimea at the foot of the mountain on the rocky hill Demirdzhi is a medieval fortress Funa. Funa - from the Greek word translated as "smoky." Funoy formerly called Mount Demirdzhi. From the village to the north Radiant 2 kilometers at the foot of South Demerdzhi on the west side is "Strengthening the Funa." From north to south length of the Castle - 106 m from east to west - 56 pm
In the Middle Ages the fortress near the trade route leading from Alushta (Aluston) Gurzuf (Gorzuvit) to the steppes of the Crimea. When Prince Theodore guided the Republic of Genoa captured the Crimean coast of Cembalo (balaclava) to Caffa (Theodosia), they have built several forts, which were located in the mountains and were in front of the main fortresses of the Genoese. On the one hand these forts to monitor and control the advancing enemy deep into the peninsula of Crimea, on the other hand - it was a bridgehead, the aim of which was to capture the coastal cities. Feodorites so acted because of fighting between the Genoese and the principality for the right to enjoy the coast. France is also known his fortresses, as well as the Crimea.
value Funa Fortress - eastern frontier outpost, which is opposed and the Genoese fortress, located in Alushta, and oversaw one of the most important caravan routes from the coast and to the Crimean steppe.
VP Kirilko, who is a candidate of historical sciences, conducted archaeological research fortification structure of the monument and found that the enhancement was built in about 1422-1423 years. In autumn 1423 there was a strong earthquake, which is why consolidation has undergone destruction. Around 1425 he began to recover. After a while, building an outpost on fire. Serf ensemble in 1459, thoroughly remodeled and turned into a castle. When the Ottomans conquered the Crimea in 1475, he ceased to exist.