Kabyle (ancient city)

Kabyle (Bulgarian: Кабиле) is an ancient Thracian city situated at less than 10 km of Yambol, south-eastern Bulgaria. Kabyle used to one of the most important centers of south-eastern Thrace. It was established around 2000 BC on the Zaychi Vrah Heights. It was proclaimed part of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria. The territory of the city and the surrounding area was proclaimed a territory of national importance in 1965 and converted to an archaeological reserve. The area of the reserve is around 65 km2.

Many of the findings are housed in the onsite museum which also includes an exhibition tracking the excavation history of the site.

History

In 341 BC Kabyle was conquered by the army of Philip II of Macedon and was later included in the Empire of Alexander of Macedon. In 3rd century BC it was once again governed by the Thracians.

In 71 BG it became part of the Roman Empire after the city was conquered by the troops of Marcus Lukul and after 45 BC was included in the Roman province of Thracia. The city was a major trade and military center between 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. Kabyle was one of the most important cities of Thrace following the reforms of Emperor Diocletian in 4th century.

In late 4th century Kabyle was seized by the Goths. It was finally destroyed by the Avars and never settled again. During the Middle Ages there was a small settlement on the place of the Antique city.

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"Зайчи връх".The Thracian sanctuary near Kabile
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