Starosel - Thracian complex
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The Thracian cult complex near the village of Starosel is the largest royal complex with a mausoleum ever discovered. In 2000, Prof. Georgi Kitov came across the main church (from the 5th century BC), which is located on the Chetinyova mound. According to scholars, this is the last home of the mighty ruler Sitalk of the Odrysain kingdom.
As you climb the grand staircase, you will face the entrance of the sanctuary. It is decorated with strange ornaments, which are known as "wolf teeth". And its stone blocks are fastened together with iron brackets filled with lead. From here you will find yourself in a long corridor that will take you to a majestic portal. Passing into the first rectangular chamber, you will imperceptibly find yourself in the main part of the tomb. On the north side of the temple is dug a rock elliptical bath for the production and storage of wine. During the excavations, strainers and various drinking vessels were found in it. Just a few meters away you will see a stone sarcophagus. A gold ring with an image of a horseman was found on it, as well as silver objects and battle armour with arrows.