Historical and archaeological reserve "Sboryanovo"
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Historical and archaeological reserve "Sboryanovo" is located on the banks of the river between the settlements Krapinets Sveshtari and Malak Porovets. It consists of 140 historic sites: sanctuaries, tombs and settlements that existed in Bulgaria since ancient times.

One of the most interesting objects in the "Sboryanovo" is considered to be discovered in 1982 near the royal tomb Sveshtari settlement. It was found during the excavation of the mound Ginina (East Mound Necropolis), the construction of which scientists refer to the beginning of the III. BC. and is an object having a weighty archaeological value. Through artistic embellishments, and unique architecture, the monument included in the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage (1985).

At the beginning of the XVII century. The site was built house of worship of dervishes, as the land on which it was built, was considered sacred to the peoples and tribes that inhabited it some 2000 years ago. Of all the buildings are best preserved crypt Demir Baba (Muslim saint), and the altar, located in the courtyard of the house of prayer. Visit the property can be anyone, for the year during daylight hours.

Another world famous landmark reserve "Sboryanovo" is the ancient capital of one of the Thracian tribes - Gelis. City Gelis was built at the end of the IV century BC, its area was more than 10 hectares.

Stone Hill (Kamen Reed) - the sanctuary of the Stone Age, which was built with the aim of bringing the victims of the sun god. Today, anyone can reach the stone hill country road that starts in front of hostel "Ahinora."

Another unique objects found in the territory of Sboryanovo, studied by scientists today. It is a representative poluzarytye in the land, farm and residential buildings. During recent excavations on the territory of the architectural ensemble was found a chapel. Research work is continuing.

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