Dolni Glavanak Cromlech, Ancient stone circle site near Dolni Glavanak, Bulgaria
Dolni Glavanak Cromlech is a prehistoric stone monument made of several arranged circles that stand in the landscape near the village. The blocks rest on flat ground and form geometric patterns that visitors discover while walking around the site.
The monument dates to ancient times and was built by communities who lived in the region centuries ago. Archaeological work has shown that people used and organized these stones over an extended period.
The cromlech site contains three separate stone circles that indicate advanced architectural planning and astronomical knowledge of ancient Thracian communities.
The site can be reached on foot from nearby villages by following a path through open countryside. Visitors should wear suitable footwear and be prepared for weather conditions depending on the season.
The vertical stone blocks, made from local rhyodacite, measure between 1.2 to 1.5 meters in height with bases nearly one meter wide.
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