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Historic & Archaeological Sites

This collection explores the layers of history in the Blagoevgrad region, from ancient Thracian rock sanctuaries and Roman settlements like Skaptopara to significant medieval strongholds. It features the 11th-century Samuil’s Fortress, the 13th-century seat of Despot Alexius Slav in Melnik, and 20th-century military history at Fort Istibey. These sites trace the strategic importance of the Struma and Mesta river valleys through various eras of fortification and urban development.