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Kazanlak
Kazanlak is a town in Rose Valley, Bulgaria.
With a population of approximately 70,000 people, it is located near the geographical centre of the country.
Local industries include:
- Arsenal Corp., manufactures a range military equipment, including a modern version of the AK-47
- M+S Hydraulic, hydraulic components
Local landmarks:
- Thracian Tomb (4th century B.C), a vaulted brickwork "beehive" (tholos) tomb with painted murals representing a Thracian couple at a ritual funeral feast, a UNESCO protected World Heritage Site. The mural is memorable for its splendid horses and especially for the gesture of farewell, in which the seated couple grasp each other's wrists in a moment of tenderness and equality. The tomb is near the ancient Thracian capital of Seuthopolis .
External links
- Officia UNESCO description of the Kazanlak tomb
- Bulgarian World Heritage Sites; further professional links
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