Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari Audio Guide
Explore Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
An ancient Thracian tomb located near Sveshtari, Bulgaria. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its unique architectural decoration and archaeological significance.
What you will hear
The Ancient City of Helis
Establishes the historical setting and the Getae people using the ruins of the nearby capital. This provides the necessary context before the visitor 'enters' the tomb mound.
The City of Helis
Welcome to the sprawling landscape of Sveshtari, where this unique tomb sits within a massive 647-hectare necropolis once belonging to the powerful Thracian tribe known as the Getae.
The Royal Burial Chamber
The heart of the tomb, showing the overall layout of the burial chamber, the sarcophagus, and the architectural vaulting.
The Royal Burial Chamber
Step inside a sanctuary from the 3rd century BCE, where massive limestone walls and a vaulted ceiling protect the resting place of a Getic king.
The Ten Caryatids
A focused look at the unique artistic style of the female figures, highlighting the blend of Hellenistic and Thracian traditions.
The Ten Caryatids
These ten unique female figures represent a rare fusion of Thracian and Greek art, blending human forms with delicate plant-like features found nowhere else.