One of the most impressive spiritual places in Romania is located only 100 kilometers away from Bucharest in Buzau County. About 30 cave settlements are spread over a surface of more than 5 square km between Alunis, Nucu and Bozioru villages.
The area, located on Ivanetu Crest, hides mysterious grottos, caves, sanctums, some of them carved or graved into the stone, vestiges of the past, used over time as refuge or prayer places. Researchers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland often came to Romania to study the nearly 30 convents, monasteries and hermitages in Buzau Mountains. There is still no clear and comprehensive study regarding these settlements. Archaeological data processed so far highlightsed the different periods of dwelling, going up to the Bronze Age, Monteoru Culture, or the beginning of the Iron Age, Hallstatt, the only documentary attestation certifying the period from the beginning of the sixteenth century.
am surprised there isn't a community setting up an eco-village in this remarkable complex.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to know if you know anything about these names for Romania historically: Morcala, Ghanala, Mernala, Renela, Laka, Bala, Ghena, Ghenala, Ginser, The Gitsers, Miss Lock, Senser Inter, Ola , Molak, Enela, Onala, Lava, Merlina, Sennela, Inkener, Morkala, Ursala, Sernala, Merka, Versse, Genersen. They're from something called Romania Underground Lockers. I can't find any more information about it. If not thanks anyway.
ReplyDeleteI never heard so far for that places, but thank you for a info and comment!
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