Located only a few kilometres from the border zone, just before the Tundzha snakes into Turkish territory, lies Solena Voda, the rarely visited and ancient salted mineral spring- revered for millennia for its healing properties. Solena Voda was all but lost to the modern day, but with the continued and concerted efforts of … Continue reading Solena Voda: Thracian Mineral Springs
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The Cult of the Sun and Sakar’s Mysterious Solar Sanctuaries
Sakar's Sun Circles and Sun Sanctuaries Possibly dating back to as early as the 10th to 5th century BC, Sakar's Sun Sanctuaries are the oldest Thracian ritual sites in existence, in fact, some believe they predate the Thracian culture all together, but what was the cult of the sun and where did it come from? … Continue reading The Cult of the Sun and Sakar’s Mysterious Solar Sanctuaries
Bulgaria’s Village War Horses
Do you know most Bulgarian village horses are actually related to ancient European Equine-Royalty? Bulgaria's endangered and indigenous Karakachan horse is believed to be the closest living relative to the Thracian war-horse. Over 3,500 years ago the Thracians were the most feared warriors in all of Europe- thanks to their fiery horses and extreme … Continue reading Bulgaria’s Village War Horses
