# Shtit

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**Shtit** is a village in the municipality of [Svilengrad](/source/Svilengrad), in [Haskovo Province](/source/Haskovo_Province), in southern [Bulgaria](/source/Bulgaria), in close proximity to the [Turkish](/source/Turkey) border.[1] Its current name (Bulgarian: Щит ʃtit) dates to 1934; prior to that, it was known as *Skutari* (Greek: Σκούταρι ˈskutari). The village is legally administered from Svilengrad.

## Demographics

According to the 2024 estimate by the [Bulgarian government](/source/Government_of_Bulgaria), Shtit had a population of 69 in 2024. Like many rural settlements in Bulgaria, the village has experienced population decline in recent decades.[2]

## History

During the Ottoman period, the village was located within regional trade routes toward [Constantinople](/source/Constantinople).

Following the [First Balkan War](/source/First_Balkan_War), Shtit and the surrounding area were absorbed into the Kingdom of [Bulgaria](/source/Bulgaria) as part of the [Haskovo Province](/source/Haskovo_Province).

## Historic Sites

Shtit has a few historical sites near it, with two mainly of note: Firstly, the "Римска баня", or [Roman Baths](/source/Roman_Baths). Despite being called "Roman" the baths are thought to be [Turkish](/source/Hammam) in origin, however, there is not enough evidence to support this. The baths are [thermal](/source/Spa), making them similar to other Roman and Turkish baths found in the region.[3]

The Крепост „Скутарион“ or "Skutarion Fortress" is the remains of a fortress located southeast of Shtit. Although only a wall remains standing, the fortress still serves as a local attraction and tourist hotspot.[4]

## References

1. [Guide Bulgaria](http://www.guide-bulgaria.com/SC/Haskovo/Svilengrad), Accessed May 24, 2010

1. ["Shtit (Svilengrad, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria) - Population Statistics"](https://www.citypopulation.de/en/bulgaria/haskovo/svilengrad/84036__%C5%A1tit/). *CityPopulation.de*. Retrieved 2026-05-12.

1. ["Google Maps"](https://www.google.com/maps/place/%D0%A0%D0%B8%D0%BC%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0+%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%8F/@41.8239444,26.3711785,692m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x14b2d5c11e6a1aff:0x64f4f3365c1f9ffd!8m2!3d41.824149!4d26.371336!16s/g/11t0n9wt05?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==). *Google Maps*. Retrieved 2026-05-13.

1. ["Останки от крепост Скутарион"](https://visitsakar.com/sites/skutarion) (in Bulgarian). *Visit Sakar*. Retrieved 2026-05-13.

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