The mound necropolis in the Propada area
The Thracian mound necropolis in the area of Propada is located near the town of Malko Tarnovo, in the Strandzha Mountain. The necropolis was discovered in 1979 and consists of a group of over 50 mounds dating from the 5th to the 3rd century BC.
Two types of burial structures can be seen here. The first type is called a 'cist' - a simple grave dug into the ground, lined with stone slabs and covered with earth. The second type are four tombs, different in architecture and time of construction. One is a Thracian domed tomb from the 5th-3rd centuries BC, two others are Roman from the 2nd-4th centuries and the fourth is a Roman vaulted tomb built of stone and brick.
It has been declared a cultural monument of national importance. The area around the necropolis is also home to diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature and photography enthusiasts.
Two types of burial structures can be seen here. The first type is called a 'cist' - a simple grave dug into the ground, lined with stone slabs and covered with earth. The second type are four tombs, different in architecture and time of construction. One is a Thracian domed tomb from the 5th-3rd centuries BC, two others are Roman from the 2nd-4th centuries and the fourth is a Roman vaulted tomb built of stone and brick.
It has been declared a cultural monument of national importance. The area around the necropolis is also home to diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature and photography enthusiasts.
