Hlyabovo dolmens

The stone structures near Hlyabovo include multiple chambers constructed from large stone slabs forming walls and ceilings in the Sakar Mountains.

Dating from the early Iron Age between 1050 and 500 BC, these burial chambers represent the first examples of monumental tomb architecture in Bulgaria.

The burial chambers consistently face south, reflecting the Thracian understanding of solar movements and their connection to religious practices and beliefs.

Visitors can reach the main dolmen through a marked path in the Nachevi Chairi area, where several well-preserved structures remain visible.

Excavations in the 1970s uncovered two connected dolmens beneath a 10-meter mound, marking the first discovery of human remains in Bulgarian dolmens.

Location: Hlyabovo

GPS coordinates: 42.05000,26.25000

Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:55