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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 on quite vast territory- 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, having a large amount of material and comparing Caucasian dolmens with similar structures in many other parts of Europe and Africa, consider them 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 Krasnodar region). 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 dolmen “Kolikho”, as it was called, in its original place. 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, inscriptions disfiguring the dolmens. 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 make it up 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
Beautiful nature, natural and man-made, stretches around. 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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Updated: 2019-7-24
Oleg Lazhechnikov
33Visit the Gelendzhik region and not go somewhere to the dolmens? It's 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 moved further down 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.
You can relax in Kuban at any time of the year. And tourists have long been no longer afraid of the “dead” season and the lack of the opportunity to plunge into the sea. After all, besides it, there are many equally interesting places.
The Mystery of Ancient Civilization
What attracts tourists from all over the world to the Kuban land are the dolmens, which keep the secrets of centuries, and maybe even millennia. How our ancient ancestors created these strange houses (there is a version that these are tombs) remains a mystery to this day. Someone is sure that these stone structures could not have been created by human hands; they were left on Earth by aliens. But be that as it may, these mysterious structures attract people like a magnet. Moreover, not only Russians, but also residents of other countries and continents come here to touch the secrets of ancient civilizations. Since ancient times, dolmens have been endowed with miraculous powers; they believed that they can return love, help find spiritual harmony, strengthen intuition, impart wisdom, and can... even punish if treated disrespectfully. Concerning official version, then dolmen - translated from British means “stone table” and is considered by modern archeology in different ways: either as a funeral or as a religious building. The time of their creation dates back to the 3rd - 2nd centuries BC. That is, they are more than one thousand years old. Scientists are sure that dolmens were not built in random places, which is why clots of that amazing energy are concentrated around them, which still feeds numerous visitors. However, until now scientists, as already mentioned, have not come to a common opinion on the purpose of dolmens.
Dolmen Village
I was advised to visit the dolmens located not far from Gelendzhik, near the village of Pshada (translated from Adyghe means “valley of calm”). You won’t believe it, but there really is silence here and you can even hear the autumn leaves falling under your feet. Although there are also dolmens in Adygea and in the Tuapse region, but only in Pshad, there are so-called “female” dolmens. According to legends, they help specifically the fairer sex.
When you drive towards Gelendzhik, look around carefully. When you approach the village you see signs - “Dolmen Village” and “Dolmen 100 meters” - welcome to mysterious world our ancestors. When you turn off the highway, you will see a parking lot where you can leave your vehicle. There will also be a cash register there. The tickets come with a map map, thanks to which you can find the dolmens, three of which are located on the slope of the cliff, and the fourth at the very top. Climbing up the slope is a pleasure. In just five minutes of walking, you will come to a sparkling waterfall with cool, life-giving water. You will wash your face with it and feel 20 years younger! Well, those who come here not for the first time take towels with them. A few minutes under an ice-cold “shower”, then vigorous rubbing with a towel, a cup of hot tea from a thermos and a feeling as if wings had grown behind your back.
Energy of love
Literally ten minutes walk from the waterfall and here it is “Dolmen of Love” or as it is also called “Maya”.
“This dolmen brings people true love, helps them find family happiness,” explained the woman who, pressing her hands against the cool wall, asked “Maya” for a great and bright feeling.
This dolmen had many women, girls and girls. Some ladies came to Maya with their husbands. I put my hand to the stove. It was cool at first, then began to warm up. Indeed, some kind of incomprehensible force or energy emanated from the dolmen. Or maybe this energy of love? I remembered the story of a scientist I knew who claimed that our ancestors meditated in these “houses,” lay down inside and went into a trance for weeks, and sometimes even months, and thereby “charged” the buildings with their powerful energy for centuries.
"Khan" does not forgive insults
Literally a few meters from the “dolmen of love” there is the “dolmen of health” or also called “Khan”. According to popular belief, it helps to gain not only physical health, but also mental balance, helps to find the right life guidelines, decide on a field of activity, and choose the right path. This is probably why, in addition to people wanting to be healed of their ailments, near him, students from a Krasnodar university were having leisurely conversations.
This is not the first time we have come here,” said Yegor Smirnov, “you won’t believe it, but with the support of “Khan” I passed the exam with excellent marks, and now I receive an increased scholarship.
Why, I really believe it,” I answer the talkative guy.
Approaching “Khan” I see that his right corner has been taken away. This is how much effort it took to break a piece from a solid stone slab! And after walking a couple of steps, I saw a fragment lying forlornly. A local resident, Anton Evgenievich Lomakin, walking nearby, told me that the barbarity was the work of one of the pilgrims. After standing by the dolmen, he felt an unprecedented surge of energy and decided... to break off a piece of “Khan” so that he could be charged with strength from it at home. Arriving under the cover of darkness, the man broke off a piece from the dolmen - “Khan” may have imbued the fool with energy, but it clearly did not make him smarter! Having grabbed the coveted piece, the pilgrim started to run, but then the unexpected happened: the robber’s strength left him and he fell to the ground. With great difficulty, the unfortunate tourist left this place, and a piece of “Khan” remained lying on its land. Local residents are sure that it was the spirit of the dolmen who punished the scoundrel.
"Tenderness" is hiding in the forest
From the dolmen there is a winding path, along which you can go to the mountain river Doguab and enjoy the murmur of running water, in which fish flash, and the singing of birds. Having rested by the river, we return back and follow another path to the “Tenderness” dolmen, which is “hidden” away from human eyes. Yes, and it’s the hardest thing to get to. Every now and then, tree roots stick out from the forest path and you need to carefully look at your feet. And here it is, the “Tenderness” dolmen. Unlike his brothers, he is short and much wider than them. It is located in the forest itself under the reliable protection of perennial trees. Finding it would have been impossible if not for the signs and paths laid by thousands of people. If you are a mother, then you should definitely visit this dolmen. It's better to bring your children with you. After all, this forest dweller helps maternal feelings flourish, protects babies and adult children from illnesses and life’s adversities, and strengthens family relationships. That’s why you can often see entire families around it. Women told me that after an excursion to this dolmen their children become calmer, sleep well, and become more diligent. One of the interlocutors shared that she was generally in despair; her teenage son completely lost control, became rude, and even began to touch the bottle. She sat for an hour near the dolmen of tenderness. And when she arrived home, you won’t believe it, her son met her at the door and asked for forgiveness. This time the woman came with her son to recharge with positive energy.
Thor will protect the evil
From communicating with the dolmens, I received such a colossal charge of energy that I did not rise, but flew to the very top of the mountain to the “dolmen of success” or “Torah”, as it is called local residents. Thor helps you achieve success in all good (!) endeavors. They say that people with bad thoughts are simply unable to rise to the top, the spirit of the dolmen creates all sorts of obstacles for them, then their strength will dry up for no reason, then their head will spin, then their leg will turn in, seemingly out of the blue. But a businessman from Moscow, Sergei Novitsky, who has a chain of stores and is involved in charity work, sponsoring orphanages, comes to this dolmen once every six months and is confident that it helps him cope with the competition and make a good profit, part of which he will definitely give to orphaned children.
And next to the dolmens there is a honey fair, where you can taste and purchase real honey. You can’t imagine how nice it is, after such an ascent to the dolmens, to eat a spoon or two of real mountain honey! There is dark chestnut, viscous linden, and fragrant acacia.
Price issue
If you don’t have a car, you can get to the dolmens by bus, which departs from the bus station in Gelendzhik. The cost of a ticket is from 20 to 50 rubles, depending on the comfort and location of the transport. “Private owners” will also offer their services to you, and they will charge you around 300 rubles.
An adult ticket costs 150 rubles, a child ticket costs 50 rubles.
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 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.
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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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