The inscription identifies 884 as the official founding year of the city.
The name 'Zhytomyr' is traditionally attributed to the name of a prince of the Drevlian tribe who settled in the area.
The site is located on Zamkova Hora (Castle Hill), which was the historical nucleus of the city's defenses.
Archaeological excavations in the vicinity of the memorial have confirmed early medieval artifacts dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries.
The memorial sign in honor of the founding of Zhytomyr marks the location where the city was allegedly founded in 884 by Zhytomyr, a prince of the Drevlians. The monument stands on Zamkova Hora, the historic site of the city's original fortress and the oldest part of Zhytomyr. It consists of a large granite boulder featuring an engraved plaque that commemorates the city's millennial-plus history. This site is situated within a landscaped area that overlooks the lower parts of the city and the Kamianka River valley. It serves as a symbolic point of origin for the regional center, highlighting the strategic importance of the hill for early Slavic settlements.
From the edge of the hill directly behind the memorial to capture both the monument and the city skyline.
Visit during clear weather to take advantage of the panoramic views from the hill.
Combine this visit with a walk through the nearby old town streets of the historic center.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the paths leading to the memorial involve climbing the hill.
Do not mistake this for the larger, more modern monuments in the city center; this is a modest historical marker.
