Thracian cult complex Zhaba Mogila near Strelcha
Article published from BIA on 2009-07-13 12:17:00Category: Culture in Strelcha
Strelcha is a small town in Central Southern Bulgaria. Among the sloping hills and century-old trees, at the foot of Sredna Gora Mountain, some unique natural and archeological monuments are protected.
The Thracian tomb Zhaba Mogila (Frog Mound) is dated back to 5th century BC - when the Bessi (Thracian tribe) ruled in the lands around Strelcha. The complex consists of two facilities - a tomb- mausoleum and a sanctuary temple. The tomb is a two-chamber one and as a chariot, three horse skeletons and armoury, as well as 9 turned bottom-up pottery were found there.
The sanctuary is located in northwestern direction of the tomb. It consists of three premises lied in L-shape with the total area of 25 square meters.
The Thracian tomb Zhaba Mogila (Frog Mound) is dated back to 5th century BC - when the Bessi (Thracian tribe) ruled in the lands around Strelcha. The complex consists of two facilities - a tomb- mausoleum and a sanctuary temple. The tomb is a two-chamber one and as a chariot, three horse skeletons and armoury, as well as 9 turned bottom-up pottery were found there.
The sanctuary is located in northwestern direction of the tomb. It consists of three premises lied in L-shape with the total area of 25 square meters.
