Brlog, Krško

Brlog (pronounced [bəɾˈlɔk]) is a small settlement in the Gorjanci Hills in the Municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Brlog
Brlog is located in Slovenia
Brlog
Brlog
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°50′47.52″N 15°29′15.77″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKrško
Area
 • Total0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Elevation
367.1 m (1,204.4 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total23
[1]

In 1973 a flash flood uncovered the entrance to Levak Cave (Slovene: Levakova jama). Speleologists found a human skull and other small artefacts. In 1975 the cave was excavated to reveal prehistoric Bronze Age and Roman occupation levels.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Krško municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 16508
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