Brashten


Brashten is a village in southwestern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Dospat, Smolyan Province.

Geography

The village of Brashten is located in the Western Rhodope Mountains. It is situated in the Chech region.

History

According to Vasil Kanchov, in 1900 Brashten was populated by 220 Bulgarian Muslims, living in 50 houses.

Religion

The population is Muslim. Most inhabitants of the village are Pomaks.

Sights