Manchevo Манчево | |
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Village | |
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| Coordinates:41°33′00″N25°27′00″E / 41.5500°N 25.4500°E /41.5500; 25.4500 | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Province | Kardzhali Province |
| Municipality | Momchilgrad |
| Elevation | 647 m (2,123 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Manchevo is a village inMomchilgrad Municipality,Kardzhali Province, southernBulgaria.[1] The last reported population of this village was just 1 person in 2013.[2]
Neighboring villageMomchilgrad features a historic mosque that has functioned as a religious temple for approximately 300 years. Distinguished by its twominarets, this mosque is the only one in the area with such a feature and still worshipers to this day.
A museum collection established in 1969 can also be found. This museum is the first of its kind in theKardzhali Region. Located within the New Life community center, the museum houses 1,200archaeological,ethnographic, and natural exhibits.
Approximately 7 km (4.3 miles) from neighboring villageManchevo, thePetrified Forest near the village ofRaven can be located. This forest is recognized as a protected natural site. This site features fossilized trees that are estimated to be around 30 million years old. It frequently attractsbiologists,naturalists, andeco-tourists.
Also in the vicinity of Raven is theBorovets Reserve, one of the four reserves in theEastern Rhodopes. The reserve aims to protect the naturalpine habitat and has a well-documented flora, including pine,oak,wild pear, andprickly juniper. The forest is also home to several species listed in Bulgaria’s Red Book andprotected at both European and global levels.
Not far from Manchevo, about 11 km (6.8 miles) away, is the archaeological site ofOrpheus' Sanctuary, located near neighboring villageTatul. This site is noted for its significant architectural heritage, where both an ancientpagan sanctuary and amedieval fortress are located.[3]
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