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.
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Dragon House dolmen (Zmeyova Kashta) (5 photos) 1.45 km away
The dolmen Zmeyova Kashta (Dragon's House) is located very close to the asphalt road, near the Begliktash parking area, at the beginning of the trail to the Thracian fortress Ranuli. It is a small rectangular structure made of large stone blocks.
Astronomical observatory and thracian megalithic sanctuary Begliktash (40 photos) 2.69 km away
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