Kotel Town
The town of Kotel is located in the foothills of The Eastern Balkans. Its population is about 5300 people. Archaeological finds in the Chobrata and Talim Tash sites reveal remains of Thracian cult complexes and rock tombs. The Thracians built many fortresses, which were later finished by the Bulgarian kings. Khan Krum destroyed the Byzantine army in 811 in the area of Dimir kapia. Today's town was populated during the Turkish rule in the 15th century. Crafts such as weaving, carpet making, and tailoring were developed there. [...]
