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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 we immediately decided that on the way back we would definitely look there, since roads of the worldbrought us here.

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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 of them ordinary tourists I heard about such structures as Pshad dolmens. However, people interested in history or esotericism know firsthand about mysterious valley Pshady 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.

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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. Pshad dolmens in the village of Vozrozhdenie can be called the main excursion objects- 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 sleeping place. 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

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Near the village of Pshada there is a peasant farm “Dolmen”, where you can see several interesting dolmens, wander through the forest, and also buy farm products. But, of course, most people come here precisely for the dolmens.

The Caucasus holds many mysteries. One of them is dolmens created by the carriers of the dolmen culture of the Western Caucasus (Middle Bronze Age, first half of the 3rd millennium - second half of the 2nd millennium BC). Dolmens can be found over a fairly wide area - on the Taman Peninsula, in Krasnodar region, Adygea. Until recently, there were dolmens in the Stavropol Territory.

The local population revered dolmens. However, after the Caucasian War, their destruction began: the stones were taken away for construction needs, and “black diggers” looked for untold treasures in them. They also got it from various kinds of “esotericists”...

Dolmens hide many mysteries. Scientists owning big amount material and comparing Caucasian dolmens with similar structures in many other parts of Europe and Africa, they are considered megalithic tombs and ancient ancestral sanctuaries.

The fact that dolmens were used as tombs is evidenced, in particular, by Dolmen from the Kolijo River(near the village of Aguy-Shapsug, Tuapse district of the Krasnodar Territory). It dates back to approximately the 2nd millennium BC. For approximately 450 years it was used as a family burial vault, as evidenced by the more than 70 mummified remains found inside. It was then buried under a massive landslide, which saved it from being plundered. The dolmen was discovered in 2008 after a seasonal flood, when it was exposed in the bed of the Colijo River.

It was not possible to preserve the “Kolikho” dolmen in its original location. Therefore, in 2012, the 5-ton dolmen was dismantled and transported to the State Historical Museum in Moscow, where it is now exhibited in a hall dedicated to the Bronze Age.

Also in 2008, floods washed away Dolmen in the bed of the Shepsi River, inside which human remains were also found, as well as jewelry and household items. Now the dolmen is in the storerooms of the Tuapse Museum of History and Local Lore named after N.G. Poletaev, negotiations are underway to transfer it to the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.

However, now non-scientific points of view have become widespread: dolmens are endowed with supernatural qualities and declared to be conductors of “cosmic energies”.

Peasant farm of the Bambakovs “Dolmen”

Dolmens were on the verge of extinction. And therefore, any activity aimed at preserving dolmens, the opportunity to get acquainted with them, can only be welcomed. One of these places is the Dolmen farm, founded in 1991 by Stanislav Prokofievich Bambakov.

Not far from the village of Pshada, next to the Tor dolmen, he rented 2 hectares of land. The places nearby, where three more dolmens stood, were in a deplorable state - mountains of garbage, wild tourists, disfiguring dolmens inscriptions. Stanislav Prokofievich also rented these lands. I cleared the area, laid paths, and put up signs. This made it possible to preserve the dolmens and make people’s stay here pleasant and civilized.

Gardens, an apiary, tourism—that’s what the Bambakovs’ farm lives on today. Stanislav Prokofievich died in 1999, and now his son, Sergei Stanislavovich Bambakov, runs the family business.

Our trip to the Pshad dolmens

We drove along the road towards Pshada. We passed the Mikhailovsky Pass - the border between the temperate and subtropical zones, then entered a valley surrounded by mountains. On the right, as we move along, a sign to the Pshad dolmens appeared. Naturally, it was impossible not to stop here.

In total, there are several dozen dolmens in the Pshada River basin, most of which are destroyed. There are four dolmens on the farm territory: Tor, Maya, Khan and Tenderness. These names are modern.

Road towards Pshada

We left the car in a large parking lot and walked along the road. Entrance to the farm territory is paid - 200 rubles per person. And let some people grumble that they need to pay money. My opinion is that this is correct - a lot of work is required to maintain ideal order here. And people will treat the place more responsibly.

Information about the Dolmen farm

Entering the farm territory, we opened our mouths with delight: a waterfall, tropical plants, shops and cafes. And, of course, signs to dolmens and convenient paths.

Transparent water jets

A memorial block in honor of the founder of the farm, S.P. Bambakov.

Dolmen "Tenderness"

Of course, first of all we went to the dolmens. First - to the most remote of them and therefore best preserved. It is called "Tenderness". There is a path leading down the slope through the forest, which then comes out into the open and then dives back into the forest.

The road to the dolmen “Tenderness”

Acacia or some other legume plant

And here is the dolmen itself. He seems rather squat. The stones that compose it bear traces of time and are overgrown with moss. It is considered a women's dolmen, helping in women's affairs - marriage, motherhood, and ensuring the health of children. The Pshada River flows nearby.

Dolmen "Tenderness"

Front side of the dolmen “Tenderness”

The stone slabs that make up the “Tenderness” dolmen bear traces of time

Pits on the surface of the “Tenderness” dolmen

Some irregularities on the stone slab resemble a crater

Trees closed their crowns around. Subtropical forest - how different it is from our Central Russian forests!

Then we returned to the fork in the path and went to two other dolmens located nearby - Maya (love) and Khan (health). The road there is also very interesting: visitors laid out the names of their cities with pebbles on the ground, and someone installed small dolmens modeled after the ancient ones.

Small dolmen (modern)

And here is the Maya dolmen, which is responsible for love: it protects against unrequited love, helps to attract the heart of a loved one and maintain fidelity in marriage. It is tall, with a perfectly round entrance hole.

Dolmen of Mayan love

Front side of a Mayan dolmen

Surface of a Mayan dolmen

Surface of a Mayan dolmen stone slab

Dolmen Khan

From the Mayan dolmen we turn to the Han dolmen, which is believed to bestow health - physical and spiritual, and helps develop individuality; he is also “responsible” for the health and happiness of loved ones. However, esotericists avoid him: his right corner is broken off.

Dolmen of health Khan

The supports supporting the slab lying on top are modern. The dolmen is badly damaged by inscriptions left by modern barbarians.

Dolmen Khan

There is a road going down from the dolmens, and we decide to walk along it a little.

The road down

The Doguab River flows below. However, in the summer its bed turned out to be dry.

There was nothing interesting ahead, the trail became worse. And we turned back.

As you have probably already noticed, there are very interesting trees and shrubs on the territory. Many of them are covered with various growths or intricately curved.

Then we went out again to the cafe and souvenir shops, and from there we turned in the other direction - to the Tor dolmen.

Tropical plants on the farm

Territory of the Dolmen farm

Dolmen Tor is located at the very beginning of the Pshad dolmen group and is therefore the worst preserved. The upper stone slab is reinforced with wooden supports. Unlike his brothers, he is on open place and has a slightly different style. It is believed that this dolmen brings a person good luck and success in all endeavors, helps him find his way and achieve his goal.

Dolmen of success Thor

Back wall of the dolmen Tor

Spreads around beautiful nature, natural and man-made. Here, at the Dolmen farm, their ideal balance is maintained.

After a walk to the dolmens, we went to an open-air cafe, where we rested in the shade and coolness and tasted delicious pilaf. And then we went further - to Pshada. Alas, ours didn’t really like the mountain serpentines, so we decided to return back to.

On the way towards Gelendzhik there is another a nice place— the Natasha spring, the chapel of St. Sergius of Radonezh and the Rodnichok cafe. They are located at the very beginning of the village of Mikhailovsky Pass, on the right side of the road when driving from Gelendzhik. But we didn’t go there.

This is how our trip to the Pshad dolmens turned out. If you come here, take comfortable shoes with you to walk around the farm and see all the dolmens. And don’t forget to buy a souvenir later!

Pshad dolmens on the map, coordinates

Coordinates: 44°27’16″N 38°21’2″E

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Farming Bambakov "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 federal highway M4, 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 the beauty of the 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.