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Krivus fortress
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It is situated in the southern part of the Rhodopes on a rocky, cone-shaped peak 2 km from the village of Bashevo and about 100 m over the Arda River level.
The river encompasses the fortress from three sides. Only the citadel (the inner stronghold), with dimensions 50 m by 40 m, is preserved. The walls rise to a height of 6 m and the thickness at the foundation is 2.50 m. It used to be supplied with water from the river through an underground tunnel.
The river encompasses the fortress from three sides. Only the citadel (the inner stronghold), with dimensions 50 m by 40 m, is preserved. The walls rise to a height of 6 m and the thickness at the foundation is 2.50 m. It used to be supplied with water from the river through an underground tunnel.
