Azov Museum of History, Archaeology and Palaeontology

The Azov Museum of History, Archaeology and Palaeontology, located in Azov, Rostov, Russia, is one of the largest museums in southern Russia, renowned for its extensive palaeontological collection. Established in 1917, the museum has a rich history marked by destruction and revival, including losses during the Russian Revolution and World War II. It features impressive exhibits such as skeletons of deinotherium, woolly rhinoceros, elasmotherium, and steppe bison, as well as two complete skeletons of steppe mammoths. The museum is housed in the historic town hall and also manages the Powder Cellar Museum, making it a fascinating destination for tourists and researchers alike.