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This conference aims to discuss sustainable approaches to interpretation in the Black Sea region. It will focus on the design and establishment of interpretative trails, showcasing the bio, geo, and cultural landmarks of the area. The conference is organized by the Black Sea NGO Network in partnership with the History Museum Kavarna, Nature Park Strandja Administration, and the Statute of the Protected Areas.
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Sustainable Approaches to Interpretation Regional Black Sea Conference Black Sea NGO Network Varna, 13 - 15 September 2013
The Project Focus Design and establishment of 4 interpretative trails Black Sea NGO Network Partners: • History Museum Kavarna • Nature Park Strandja Administration • Statute of the protected areas • Variety of bio, geo and cultural landmarks
Yailata Terraces by the sea Steppe vegetation – protected area Arachaeological reserve – megalithic culture: necropolises, sanctuary, winery, tomb dwellings, medieval fortress; Legend of Ovid and folklore
Kaliakra - Bolata Complex strict nature and archaeological reserve Steppe vegetation, Via Pontica, marine life, underwater caves, geological formations, steep cliffs Fortress of Kaliakra – primary landmark on the coast Three lines of fortifications, remains of towers, churches, dwellings, Roman bath, nobleman’s house, water mains, well Legends and stories, St. Nicholas Chapel
Varvara Nature Park Strandja coast and forests, chapels “little monasteries”, sacred water sources, most revered saints, fire dancing Beech forests, evergreen undergrowth – typical of Strandja deciduous forests, coppice forests, Mediterranean scrubland and bushes Wildlife Agriculture, hut dwellers Varvara and prospects for development
Kalovo - Zabernovo Paroriya protected area – very old trees, medieval historical remains Heysichasm – mystical trend in Orthodox christianisty Dolmens – megalithic culture of Strnadja Villages, village churches and history Legend of the Hasekiya Life and typical customs of the area