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The temple on Helvetia mound, near the little town of Shipka, was found in 1996. The mound was named after the Swiss donations used for the research there (Helvetia is an old name of Switzerland).
A corridor built of crumbled stones, an antechamber with a sanctuary and a rectangular chamber make up the temple. The floors of all three rooms, as well as the walls of the antechamber and the chamber, are plastered with a thick lime coat.
One massive, two-fold door leads to the chamber. It opens to reveal a ceremonial bed positioned against the door. Built of small stones and plastered with lime, the bed was destroyed during the excavation works.
An aura of mystery surrounds the huge door. Its locking mechanism allows the chamber to be sealed from the inside. During the 4th century BC., the edifice was used as a temple but after the final funeral the corridor had been stuffed with little stones and soil. Yet, ancient thieves
managed to overcome the obstacles and rob the temple.
A corridor built of crumbled stones, an antechamber with a sanctuary and a rectangular chamber make up the temple. The floors of all three rooms, as well as the walls of the antechamber and the chamber, are plastered with a thick lime coat.
One massive, two-fold door leads to the chamber. It opens to reveal a ceremonial bed positioned against the door. Built of small stones and plastered with lime, the bed was destroyed during the excavation works.
An aura of mystery surrounds the huge door. Its locking mechanism allows the chamber to be sealed from the inside. During the 4th century BC., the edifice was used as a temple but after the final funeral the corridor had been stuffed with little stones and soil. Yet, ancient thieves
managed to overcome the obstacles and rob the temple.
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Bulgarian land keeps evidence of numerous historic events. Tombs and ancient temples have been uncovered time and time again to prove this fact. Archaeologists were able to find a number of such valuable sites before treasure hunters got their turn.
These ancient discoveries determine Bulgaria as an interesting destination for those interested in history and archeology.
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