Historic Landmark
Megalith Buzovgrad

Thracian cult objects are shrouded in mystery for a modern person. In Megalith of Kazanlak, in Buzovgrad village lies some magnetism. That prompted hundreds of people to walk up to it, not only on the day of the summer solstice - 21 June Believed by the Thracians, sunrise symbolizes birth and creation and demise - death and the dead.

It is assumed that Megalith is an ancient observatory, because it is built so that the sun falls into the rock its "window" once a year. He probably used in religious ceremonies and funerals of Thracian aristocrats and priests.

According to the assumptions of the archaeologists in the region must exist an ancient cemetery, but so far he has not found. The main purpose of the facility was to measure the seasons and astronomical observations.

The place is really mysterious, but the journey to it is thrilling. Buzovgrad is a village 5 km. from Kazanlak, to which there is regular public transport. Taking off at the center you will immediately see a huge board with a picture of the megalith and other map sightseeing with precise directions on how to reach them. On the outskirts of Buzovgrad megalith to be reached on foot along a well marked trail. It has several steep sections that pass through thin forest. Then the trail becomes flat and spiral it around the hill and reached its crest. By megalith is enough for 30 to 40 minutes easy walk. Would shudder at the thought that thousands of years ago, in mysteries dedicated priests were at the same place you are now.

In the vicinity of the megalith rocks are called "Father's Stone" or "Stone Man" and fortress "Buzovgrad."