Pshada dolmens. The Mystery of Ancient Civilization

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On this journey of ours, much was spontaneous. In general, we were not going to the dolmens. But even when we were driving to Gelendzhik, we noticed signs along the highway near the village of Pshada - “Dolmen Village” and “Dolmen 100 Meters”. And they immediately decided that way back We'll definitely take a look there, since roads of the worldbrought us here.

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Updated: 2019-7-24

Oleg Lazhechnikov

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Visit the Gelendzhik region and not go somewhere to the dolmens? This is not about me. Of course, I would also go on a hike, but there was no company and I didn’t want to leave my family for several days. I wanted to go to it initially, but now there is such a movement there already (even though it’s only June), such a place has become popular, it’s a bit of a pity. Therefore, I decided to go to the Dolmen farm, which is located near the Doguab River, a few kilometers short of Pshada, if you go from Gelendzhik.

I mentioned this place in the article, but I didn’t write about it specifically, even though I’ve been here several times. The thing is that I didn’t have a camera before, and without photographs I don’t see the point in writing such an article.

Unlike other places, the dolmens here are located in a cluster and close to the entrance, and for a quick inspection you will need no more than half an hour. Those who are not prone to physical activity and long walks may like this. And I managed to walk here for three hours. True, I had a small snail with me, which definitely needed to crawl around to its fullest. I won’t tell you where each dolmen is located, you can easily find it, there are signs there. The place is civilized, with trash cans, a cafe, an artificial waterfall, funny wooden figures, and a free toilet.

Which mushroom to choose...

Dolmens Maya, Khan, Tenderness and Thor

Such a story once happened with the Khan dolmen. More precisely, not with him, but with me, then still young and naive (this was in 2006). At that time, my friends and I often visited dolmens and were interested in esotericism and other things. And one of us was also interested in linguistics. So, it was interesting for us to turn the words around and see what happens. Once at the Khan dolmen, we also turned its name upside down and laughed together. Only a little later, when we were getting ready to go to our tent camp (on Zhana), it turned out that the bus had just left. Well, we are advanced, we tried hitchhiking, but no one takes it. We decided to walk, which after all is 16 km, including a long pass. But it’s okay to go on foot, it’s not very difficult, although it’s unpleasant at night, so in the village of Mikhailovsky Pass dogs got into the habit of attacking us. They ran straight onto the road and rushed. It’s good that we had a flashlight with us; we turned it on in flashing mode, thereby blinding the animals for a while, while we ourselves backed further along the road. I remember we suffered a lot of fear then... Eventually, we somehow reached the camp and from then on, I began to be more respectful of the dolmens, no matter what they looked like. And I’m still so afraid of Han :)

Doguab River

For those tired of the heat, there is the opportunity to swim in the river. Moreover, I think you can do it naked, because rarely anyone goes there. There are two rivers; in fact, the farm is located between the rivers. If you follow the dirt road, then after 300 meters it will lead to the Doguab River. And if you do not follow the signs, but to the left through the orchard, then immediately after the pond you can get to the Pshada River.

How to get there and entrance fee

Entrance standard costs 150 rubles per person and 50 rubles per child 6-12 years old. I am not entirely in favor of charging a fee to view cultural and historical values ​​that belong to everyone. But considering how our Russian people love to litter and destroy, someone needs to look after the territory and clean it up. So this can be considered an environmental fee, although, of course, this is a controversial topic. Especially considering how many people come to dolmens, the ecology of the entire Krasnodar could be improved.

The official website is http://geldolmen.ru/, I’m afraid that if this land had not been rented, then perhaps these dolmens would not be there now.

The farm is located before reaching Pshada, if you drive from Gelendzhik. On the right on the hill you will see a large shield with the inscription Dolmen, and there will be a gate and a parking lot near it. Buses that go from the old bus station in the center of Gelendzhik stop near this place. The bus you need is the one that goes to Pshada, Arkhipo-Osipovka or Betta.

Farm of the Bambakovs “Dolmen”

Today we went to the Dolmen Farm or the Pshad Dolmens. As always, I can’t resist posting a photo of the road. We were heading towards the village of Pshady through the Mikhailovsky Pass. Picturesque mountainous area. We even stopped the car to look around a little. The road, which disappears far into the mountains, will not leave anyone indifferent.

A little about Farming for your reference.

The farm was founded in 1991 by Stanislav Prokofievich Bambakov. He rented 2 hectares of land where the dolmens were located. The territory and the dolmens themselves were in deplorable condition at that time. Now this place is alive. Tropical plants, a garden, a babbling mountain river, a waterfall, a singing forest with intricate trees and paths.

On the territory there is a cozy home cafe and a honey shop, where you can buy different types of honey from the farm’s own apiary.

And of course, the way to the dolmens themselves is easy to find using signs and well-groomed paths.

On the territory of the farm there are four dolmens: Khan, Tor, Tenderness and Maya. Each of them has its own energy and strength.

To begin with, we went to the “Tenderness” dolmen. This is a female dolmen. It is located in the most remote area of ​​the forest. “Tenderness” charges with peace and fills with internal energy. Protects maternal feelings and protects children.

Dolmen "Maya". Dolmen of love and family well-being. Gives happiness in married life and helps lonely people find love. The Pshada River flows nearby

The Khan Dolmen is located very close to the Maya Dolmen. Its energy strengthens physical and mental health. You can ask your loved ones for recovery. The right corner of the dolmen is broken off. They say that once a particularly fanatical esotericist wanted to take a piece of a dolmen with him, but it didn’t work out for him.

Finally, we went to the Tor dolmen. This dolmen carries the energy of luck and self-confidence and helps you find your way.

The territory of the Farm is small and you can explore it in half an hour, but we recommend staying in this place longer. Take a walk through the forest, along the river, communicate with dolmens, nature and you will leave here with a huge heart and a bright mind.

Communication with dolmens fills you with special energy, you become calmer, and the stream of endless thoughts and bustle cools down.

Dolmens are still surrounded by mystery and no matter how many hypotheses exist, we do not know the truth. Ancient temples, burial grounds or portals to other worlds, it doesn’t matter. People go to dolmens to fill their souls and dolmens fill it.

How to get there: The farm is located along the M4 federal highway, 20 kilometers from Gelendzhik towards Krasnodar. Along the highway, near the village of Pshada, you will see a banner indicating “Dolmens”.

They take you here on excursions from Gelendzhik. But it's better to go on your own.

An adult ticket costs 150 rubles, a child ticket 50 rubles. The time spent on the territory is not limited.

And we went home to Krasnodar. Along the way, we couldn’t help but stop at the observation deck and take pictures with the bears. The view from the observation deck is incredible. The tops of the trees from above seem soft like flowering flax. I really want to lie on them looking at the clouds. But this is just an illusion of a bird's eye view.

I never cease to be fascinated by beauty Krasnodar region. If you are in a hurry to go to the sea in summer, be careful along the way. Sometimes, stopping at places such as dolmens, observation deck, you will spend a little time, but you will gain impressions wider than the expanse of the sea.

Dolmens of Pshada

Dolmen - ancient megalithic structures consisting of several vertically placed stones covered with a flat stone slab. One slab of such a structure weighs on average 20 tons. The name comes from the Breton “tol” - table and “men” - stone.

Few ordinary tourists have heard of such structures as Pshad dolmens. However, people interested in history or esotericism know firsthand about the mysterious valley of the Pshada River.
The Pshada River flows in the Gelendzhik region, and in its various areas there are mysterious dolmens. Their exact ages are unknown. Scientists suggest that the Pshad dolmens were built in the 2-4 millennium BC. Until the 50s of the last century, they did not arouse widespread interest among travelers or researchers. Many of the Pshad dolmens are dilapidated, but most of them are now protected by the state. Externally, they are structures made of massive slabs with a gentle entrance.
It is believed that some dolmens can restore strength or even answer questions. Therefore, people who believe in the supernatural make pilgrimages to them.

Photos

Dolmens in the village of Vozrozhdenie, Zhane River

In the majority tourist guides It is indicated that there are 4 dolmens here, but in fact there are more. The Pshad dolmens in the village of Vozrozhdenie can be called the main excursion sites - large buses with excursionists often come here, so if you are interested specifically in meditation or getting an answer to a question, then this is not the place you need.
Here you can meet tent camps, and not far from the dolmens there are even small stalls where you can buy souvenirs.
In the summer, bard concerts and festivals are held near the dolmens.

Farm "Dolmen"

It is located next to the Doguab River. The farm itself is sparsely populated, but extremely civilized: cafes, trash cans, toilets and other amenities of civilization are at the complete disposal of tourists.
The dolmens are located not far from the entrance, and you can walk around them (at least briefly) in about half an hour. The names of the dolmens are written on signs, so it is impossible to get lost here.
The Pshada dolmens located on the farm are named Tor, Tenderness, Khan and Maya. It is believed that Thor helps to gain self-confidence, Tenderness is responsible for the health and well-being of children, Khan - for the health of adults, and Maya - provides assistance in love.
According to tourists, Pshad dolmens require respectful treatment. Those who decide to laugh at them or commit offensive actions will face unpleasant consequences.
Entrance to the farm territory is paid.

Mount Nexis

On Mount Nexis there are 2 dolmens - Lunar and Solar. According to legends, you need to come to the Lunar dolmen at sunset, and to the Solar dolmen at dawn. At this time they have maximum strength.
Tourists rarely reach these dolmens, and excursions are held extremely rarely. To have time to properly explore the surrounding area, it is better to come here overnight. You can spend the night in the dolmens themselves or in tents. The main thing is to take care of the sleeping area. Tent campers should pay attention to strong winds.
The view from Mount Nexis is stunning. Gelendzhik Bay looks especially picturesque.

How to get there

Buses leave from the lower bus station of Gelendzhik approximately 10 times a day. You need to get off at the “Vozrozhdenie” or “Pshada” stops. The fare is slightly higher than on public transport. Entrance to the dolmen territory is paid.
You can also sign up for a centralized excursion here.

Excursions from other places are also organized to the dolmens of the Pshado Valley. resort regions Krasnodar region, from Anapa, Taman, Sochi and others.

Location on the map