Boris Vladimirovich Farmakovsky (Russian: Борис Владимирович Фармаковский; 12 February 1870, Vyatka — 29 July 1928, Pargolovo, Leningrad Oblast) was a Russian archaeologist, who began professional excavations of the ancient Greek colony of Olbia in Ukraine.[1][2]

Farmakovsly served on many archeological commissions and was the curator of antiquities at the Hermitage from 1924-1928. His excavations at Olbia in 1896, 1901–1915, 1924-1926 provided significant insights into the ancient history of South Ukraine.

References

  1. Heffner, Edward H.; A. W. V. B; E. P. B (1929). "Archaeological News". American Journal of Archaeology. 33 (3): 407–446. doi:10.2307/498359. JSTOR 498359.
  2. "Summary — Журнальный зал".
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