BEREKETSKA MOUND
Just southwest of the city of Stara Zagora lies the ruins of the largest prehistoric settlement found in Bulgaria dating back to the early Neolithic age - from the 6th millenium BC to the 12th century AD. Bereketska Mound is 17 meters high and has a diameter, at its foundation, of 250 meters. A necropolis (burial ground) dating from the early bronze epoch, 3rd millenium BC, is found east of the mound.

Admission & Tour: 5 DM
Closed Sunday and Monday
Open: 9:00 AM -12:00 noon, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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Fax: (359 42) 3-80-75
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NEOLITHIC DWELLINGS
Remains of two houses from a settlement of the Neolithic age, dating from the 6th millenium BC, in Stara Zagora are considered the best preserved from this early time uncovered, to date, on the European continent. Witness the preserved ovens, grain storage pots, primitive mill for grinding grain, pottery, tools, etc. A museum exhibiting pottery, jewelry, tools, etc. from the numerous archeological excavations in the Stara Zagora region is located on the lower level.

Admission: 3 DM
Admission & Tour: 5 DM
Open: 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
Call (359 42) 3-50-07 to set up tour
Fax: (359 42) 3-80-75
E-mail: office@szeda.bg

COPPER MINES
Located 8 kilometers northeast of Stara Zagora, in the Mechi Kladenetz area, are the oldest copper mines in Europe dating from the end of the 5th millenium BC. Research of the 11 mines indicates that a huge quantity (for that time) of copper ore was extracted there. Semi finished objects made from copper, extracted from these mines, can be found in a large section Europe extending to the Volga river in Russia.
Admission & Tour: 5 DM
Open: 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
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FORUM OF THE ANTIQUE TOWN OF AUGUSTA TRIANA
II - V Century AD
This antique forum, a semi-circular gathering place, with the preserved pedestal for the statue of the Roman emperor Tryan, is one of the most monumental public facilities from the Roman town of Augusta Triana. An amphitheater/auditorium consisting of nine rows of descending stone seats is found in the northern portion of the area. The upper part of the amphitheater is crowned with an arched colonnade. A facade of the town's thermal baths, built in the middle of the 2nd century AD, was discovered directly behind the auditorium on an area stretching for 1 3/4 acres. To the west of the forum one can observe the fortress-like walls of the ancient town. The inside wall was built at the end of the 2nd century and rebuilt, with increased thickness, in the 4th century. The outside wall was built at the end of the 5th century. An antique city-center east-west street, with ridges from chariot traffic, crosses the stone open space and ends at the western gate of the town. The gate is 4.2 meters wide and has three doors- two that raise up and down and one two-winged.

Admission: 3 DM
Admission & Tour: 5 DM
Open: 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
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Fax: (359 42) 3-80-75
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SOUTH GATE OF AUGUSTA TRIANA
Exhibited in the lower level of an administrative building at 38 Ruskie Street, in a fortified section of the walls, are the remains of the entrance gate to the ancient town of Augusta Triana. This structure indicates that the gate was a square building measuring 64 square meters. Above the gate there was a two-story tower.

Admission: 3 DM
Admission & Tour: 5 DM
Open: 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
Call (359 42) 3-50-07 to set up tour
Fax: (359 42) 3-80-75
E-mail: office@szeda.bg

GEO MILEV HOUSE
The Geo Milev House and gardens, dedicated to the life and writings of the famous Bulgarian poet and writer, are located at 37 Geo Milev Street in Stara Zagora. Inside the home are trappings set as they were when Geo Milev lived there from birth until he left for university study at the beginning of the century. A newly build section, with photos and collages of his works gracing the walls, provides an intimate hall for films, performances and other cultural events.

Admission: 0.50 DM
Open: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Closed: Sunday

19th CENTURY URBAN HOUSE MUSEUM
This house, built in 1883 by a master builder from Debar for the family of a Stara Zagora merchant, is located in the city center at 68 Dimitir Naumov Street in Stara Zagora. This late type symmetric style house, without portico, is typical of the times. Inside the house is an exhibition reflecting the lifestyle of Stara Zagora's citizens towards the end of the 19th century. Traditional locally made pieces and belongings are intermingled with imported pieces- bedroom furniture from Vienna, upholstered pieces and a teakettle, for the center of the table, from Russia. The clothing exhibition is typical of the time.

Admission: 3 DM
Admission & Tour: 5 DM
Open: 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
Call (359 42) 3-50-07 to set up tour
Fax: (359 42) 3-80-75
E-mail: office@szeda.bg

THE VALLEY OF KINGS
Located in the area around the town of Kazanluk is the Valley of Kings where you will find the Kazanluk Tomb from 3rd century BC, the Thracian Mausoleum at Ostrysha Mound from 4th & 3rd Century BC and the Thracian Tomb of Helvacius, Kolons & Griffins from 4th & 3rd Century BC.