Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
Overview
Discovered in 1982 near the village of Sveshtari, this 3rd-century BC Thracian tomb reflects the fundamental structural principles of Thracian cult buildings. The tomb has a unique architectural decor, with polychrome half-human, half-plant caryatids and painted murals. The 10 female figures carved in high relief on the walls of the central chamber and the decoration of the lunette in its vault are the only examples of this type found so far in the Thracian lands. It is a remarkable reminder of the culture of the Getes, a Thracian people who were in contact with the Hellenistic and Hyperborean worlds, according to ancient geographers.
About Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
The Thracian Tomb of Svestari is 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mi) southwest of the village of Sveshtari, Razgrad Province, which is 42 kilometers (26 mi) northeast of Razgrad, in northeast Bulgaria. The tomb is probably the grave of Dromichaetes who was a king of the Getae on both sides of the lower Danube around 300 BC, and his wife, the daughter of King Lysimachus who was a general and diadochus of Alexander the Great. The tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
(i)(iii)
Components(1 location)
- •Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari359bis
Details
- Countries
- Bulgaria
- ISO Codes
- BG
- Area
- 0.9 ha
- Coordinates
- 43.7449, 26.7665
Stay Nearby
Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
Attractions & Tickets
Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
Getting Here
Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari