Basarabi Cave Complex

The complex contains six churches, multiple galleries, and Christian graves carved into a white chalk hill near the Danube-Black Sea Canal.

Discovered in 1957, the caves reveal a monastic settlement from the 9th to 11th centuries when the region belonged to the First Bulgarian Empire.

The walls display over sixty Turkic runes, multiple inscriptions in Greek, Glagolitic, and Cyrillic scripts, along with religious symbols and drawings.

Located at Str. Muzeului 1, the complex sits 15 kilometers from the Black Sea coast and maintains regular visiting hours for archaeological research.

Archaeological excavations uncovered Viking warrior remains and ship drawings, indicating the presence of northern European traders in medieval times.

Location: Murfatlar

Location: Constanța County

Address: Str. Muzeului 1, pe versantul de N al „Dealului Tibișir”, pe malul de SV al canalului Dunăre-Marea Neagră, la S de DN3 Constanța-Ostrov, oraș Murfatlar

GPS coordinates: 44.16593,28.40492

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:46