In the Middle Ages, Republic of Genoa established a colony (Costa) at the location of modern Khosta. Eventually the area was taken by the Ottoman Empire, and the settlement was known as Khamysh. After the See more

Even though the history of Khosta goes back to the 19th century, there are very few pre-1930 buildings. Those that survived include the Transfiguration Church and a … See more

• Khostalestes kochetkovi, a slug species discovered in the mountains north of Khosta, is named after Khosta. See more