# Chubrika

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**Chubrika** (Bulgarian: Чубрика) is a village in [Ardino Municipality](/source/Ardino_Municipality), [Kardzhali Province](/source/Kardzhali_Province), southern-central [Bulgaria](/source/Bulgaria). It is located 199.97 kilometres (124.26 mi) from [Sofia](/source/Sofia), roughly 21.3 kilometres (13.2 mi) by road southwest of the city of [Kardzhali](/source/Kardzhali), and roughly 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) by road east of the municipal town of [Ardino](/source/Ardino).[1] To the north is [Yabalkovets](/source/Yabalkovets) and to the northeast is [Kobilyane](/source/Kobilyane), along the 865 road. It covers an area of 5.782 square kilometres (2.232 sq mi) and as of 2007 had a population of 153 people.[2] It was formerly called **Fakrŭ Bunar**.

## Landmarks

In the vicinity of Chubrika, around 13 kilometers to the southwest, the Eagle Rocks area contains a [Thracian](/source/Thracians) sanctuary. Dating from the [4th](/source/4th_century_BC) to [6th](/source/6th_century_BC) centuries BC, this site includes a large rock with approximately 90 trapezoidal niches. These niches were used for placing pottery and tiles related to ancient burial practices.

Nearby, the ruins of the [Kaleto fortress](/source/Belogradchik_Fortress) are located about 500 meters from the sanctuary. This fortress, now a protected cultural monument, represents a significant historical site in the region.

Approximately 19 kilometers northwest of Chubrika, near the village of [Bashevo](/source/Bashevo), stands the [Krivus fortress](/source/Krivus). Built in the [10th century](/source/10th_century), the fortress was intended to defend the area around the [Arda River](/source/Arda_(Maritsa_tributary)). The structure includes well-preserved fortifying walls, towers, an entrance, and the remains of an ancient church.

In close proximity to the Krivus fortress, on a rocky peninsula along the left bank of the Borovica River, lies the [Fortress of Patmos](/source/Patmos_Fortress). This fortress, also from the 10th century, is noted for its western wall, which remains largely intact. Archaeological excavations at this site have revealed remains of a [basilica](/source/Basilica) and a tower.

To the north of [Dyadovtsi](/source/Dyadovtsi), about 14 kilometers, is the [Devil's Bridge](/source/Devil's_Bridge). This bridge, constructed in the early [16th century](/source/16th_century), has not undergone any major reconstruction over the past 500 years. Notably, the central arch of the bridge features an engraved hexagon, referred to as "[The Seal of Solomon](/source/The_Seal_of_Solomon)."[3]

## References

1. *Maps*. [Google Maps](/source/Google_Maps)

1. ["Chubrika"](http://www.guide-bulgaria.com/SC/Kardjali/Ardino/Chubrika). Guide Bulgaria. Retrieved 21 May 2012.

1. ["The village of Chubrika"](https://m.mirela.bg/en/off-plan-properties/village-of-Chubrika-zxc33q4600.html). *USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT ALL CITIES, VILLAGES AND RESORTS IN BULGARIA*. mirela.bg. Retrieved 2 August 2024.

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