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Enlarge photoThe Thracian sanctuary of Kamuka is situated 10 km away from Malko Turnovo in the direction of Tsarevo. It happens to be an interesting complex of rare stone formations that the Thracians used as a sacred place in the heart of Strandzha.
Solar circles have been carved into a high rock spot. These circles are connected to Apollo and the solar cult. As a result of this worship of the sun, such sanctuaries are often positioned in open air, sunny places.
Archaeologists believe that the sanctuary was used 2500 years before Christ for sunrise observations. Summer solstice rituals were performed there by the ancient Thracian tribes.
Apart from the circles, the place is impressive with the breathtaking view and the strange shape of rocks. One of them resembles a mushroom and has logically been named the Stone Mushroom. An opening has formed in its foundation and according to beliefs, people who manage to make it through the opening will be healthy during the entire year.
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