Thracian tomb Shushmanets, Thracian tomb in Shipka, Bulgaria.
The Shushmanets tomb contains a central chamber with Doric columns and features walls made of crushed stone measuring 6 meters by 4 meters.
Archaeologists discovered this burial site in 1996, revealing a temple structure from the 4th century BC that was later converted into a burial chamber.
The tomb's circular chamber includes seven Doric columns and a central pillar made of fifteen radial blocks, representing Thracian architectural expertise.
The tomb welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission tickets also granting access to the neighboring Ostrusha Tomb.
During ancient funeral ceremonies at this site, four horses and two dogs were sacrificed in the antechamber according to Thracian burial traditions.
Location: Shipka
Opening Hours: Lunes-Domingo 09:00-17:00
Website: http://muzei-kazanlak.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=90&lang=en
GPS coordinates: 42.70712,25.34877
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:59
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