 According to archaeological data, Podil appeared at the end of the 9th century.In 12-13th centuries its total area was reaching .Out of written sources it is known about "Stolpiye" (wooden fortifications) that protected Podil from northwest, Fairgrounds (later Zhytniy Fairgrounds, main city market), Church of Saint Elijah (the oldest Christian temple mentioned in 945), and Pyrohoshcha Church.