Cult Complex of Thracian Monuments Chala, Village of Kralevo

In the area of the village of Stambolovo, Haskovo region, a Thracian cult-burial complex, numerous settlements, some near a Roman cobblestone road, Thracian rock tombs, fortresses were found. Some of these archeological finds form cult complexes of Thracian monuments, such as the eastern Rhodope hill Chala.

The rich historical and archeological past, the unique traditions and customs that have been established and enriched in later years, the ancient crossroads of religions, culture and way of life of the region determine the opportunities for the development and establishment of cultural tourism here.

Since 1994, 57 cultural monuments on the territory of Stambolovo Municipality have been promulgated through the State Gazette, of which 7 are of national importance. An ancient Thracian settlement was discovered in the eastern Rhodope hill Chala near the village of Kralevo.

 

 

At the northern end of the western slope of the Chala hill, about 300 m from the northern end of the village of Kralevo, in the area of Chortlenya, is located a Thracian cult complex of sanctuary and necropolis. The whole area is dotted with fragments of vessels from the pre-Roman (V – I century BC) and Roman eras.

Chortlenya area is rich in water. Here in modern times a retaining wall was built with stones taken from the destroyed sanctuary. This wall protects the modern drinking water catchment. In its construction there are second-hand stone blocks with a carved gutter. There are pottery (tiles and bricks) from the Roman era (I – III century). There was probably a Nymphaeum at the site. A votive tablet of the Thracian horseman was found nearby.