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Thracian tomb near Malko Tarnovo
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Strandja is famous not only for its beauty, its virgin nature, not only with love, the folklore, the hospitality of Strandzha .. It is famous for its unique attractions that reveal not only our history for centuries before us, but thanks to them and understand about Life being of our ancestors .. Their values, perceptions, beliefs .. their fears, hopes and expectations. This paradise is hidden within itself the legacy of several civilizations. Strandja provoked many of us .. many questions answered .. many feelings .. It is no accident area known historical treasures of our land. No accident here legends and tales from the distant past, not accidentally call it the Mountain of the ancient Thracians. One of the greatest inventions in the region is Thracian tomb, located three kilometers from Malko Tarnovo, in Mishkova levels. Sanctuary is one of the most impressive tombs from the period of Roman rule in Thrace. Domed tomb is a majestic piece of Thracian architecture. The marble structure was the tomb of a Thracian God. Originally the tomb was an altar of stone surrounded by a low range of stone blocks, and at a later stage to prevarnata built a temple of God Apollo-Aulariok. The tomb is part of a larger archaeological complex structure in which people lived served the temple, ancient plumbing, castle and mine. Its entrance was decorated with a monumental pediment, on which also cross shield and arrow, are visible symbols of sun worship - two inverted human hands.
Dome complex has a unique structure for the whole of Thrace. Their domes are brick and are assembled megalithic way! Outside the plates are flat, which contributes to the dome looks like a pyramid sheststenna. And inside each trapezoidal plate is shaped as part of the conical surface. By joining all six plates full receives a truncated cone! Thus the ancient builders have created a modern dome of its time. There are several statements about the exact age of the creation of the monument V-III century BC. Hr. and the final dating to II-III AD.
The importance of the domed tomb as a monument of culture comes primarily from its impressive and unique architectural style. It is unique and is among the important monuments of tomb construction during Roman times. Proper restoration will contribute to the Thracian tomb near Malko Tarnovo to become a more attractive place for cultural tourism.
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