Banyliv
village in Vyzhnytsia Raion, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine
Banyliv (Ukrainian: Банилів; Romanian: Bănila pe Ceremuș; German: Russisch Banilla) is a village in Vyzhnytsia Raion, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine. It hosts the administration of Banyliv rural hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine.
History
Banyliv is one of the oldest villages in Bukovyna.
The first recorded mention of the village dates back to the year 1433, documented in a charter issued by Alexander the Good, the Voivode of Moldavia. The original name of the settlement is believed to have derived from the word ban, possibly referring to small-denomination coins or payments collected by the Turks at a local guard post, reflecting early Ottoman fiscal practices in the region.
An alternative theory suggests that the name originates from the word ban (/ˈbɑːn/), a title historically used in Slavic and Balkan regions to mean “governor” or “viceroy.” The title ban was held by local rulers or officials in several Central and Southeastern European states from the 7th to the 20th century. Although not of Turkish origin and not part of the Ottoman administrative system, the title continued to be used in regions under Ottoman suzerainty.
Prehistory
The earliest settlements on the site of Ruskyi Banyliv (former name until September 1946) are attributed to the Trypillia culture, dating back over 5,000 years. On the territory of the village, remnants of several ancient settlements have been discovered, for example, in the locality of the Korytnytsia River, traces of the Trypillian presence have been identified. Additionally, evidence of an Iron Age settlement dating to the first century B.C. has been found, along with Roman coinage from the second century A.D.
At the Historical Museum of Banyliv, visitors can see artifacts such as scrapers, stone axes, hand adzes, and arrowheads that reflect this rich archaeological heritage.
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