Thracian Fortress Ranuli (Valchan's fortress) and the Lion's Head Rock - photos

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On Copper Ridge (Meden Rid), overlooking the Ropotamo River, the Thracian miner tribe Skirmiani constructed a fortress. During the first and second millennia BC, they arranged large megalithic stones to build walls and structures. Read more
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