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Sanctuary of the nymphs and Aphr...

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Kasnakovo
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The sanctuary of the nymphs and Aphrodite is situated in a picturesque area near the village Kasnakovo, a few kilometers from Haskovo. It is best preserved Thracian sanctuary in Bulgaria. Was erected on the ruins of an ancient cult center occurred about karst springs in the early iron age. The sanctuary is a large complex of several buildings and a large amphitheater. According to the preserved inscriptions, it was built in honor of the water nymphs and Aphrodite in the II century Thracian Roman army veteran Titus Flavius and his pious wife. The complex also includes religious buildings and buildings for worship. Three mineral springs impress with its beautiful architectural design and its waters are famous for their curative effect. Besides the temple, this place is the representative residence occupying an area of 250 sq.m, open it with other decorative architectural elements - marble pedestals, capitals, fragments of sculptures, luxurious tiles, fragments of window glass, etc. West of the sanctuary, located near a meadow is a registered building interpreted as a theater. It may have held various performances and activities associated with the cult worshiped goddesses. Nearby was built bath, which in Roman times had not only hygienic functions - curious fact is that the imperial baths of Rome were built and libraries.

Each year, the holy place is held council of Ascension (Spassov day) 40 days after Easter. In the springs and around them they leave gifts, light candles, cars sacrificial animal.

In 1968 the sanctuary of the nymphs and Aphrodite Kasnakovo near the village was declared a cultural monument of national importance. In the historical museum of Haskovo has prepared a model of the temple complex itself, which could help visitors to imagine the splendor of this monument. Sanctuary is a shelter with a large table and benches and a fountain with spring water. Lawn does is great for small game.

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