
Southwest
Mezyn National Nature Park: Protected Area with Paleolithic Heritage in Chernihiv Oblast
Explore ancient forests, river wetlands, and prehistoric landscapes.
Mezyn National Nature Park in Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine, represents a significant protected area where natural landscapes meet profound archaeological discoveries. This national park encompasses diverse terrain, from the expansive Desna River floodplain dotted with oxbow lakes to ancient oak forests and rolling upland areas shaped by glacial activity. It is particularly noted for the Mezyn Paleolithic site, offering insights into Ice Age human life with remarkable artifacts and bone dwellings, making it a unique destination for atlas-driven discovery of protected lands and prehistoric geography.
- Area
- 310 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland















