Hundred Mounds

The 'Hundred Mounds' (Suta de Movile) is a unique natural phenomenon located in the Rîșcani District, on a terrace of the Prut River between the villages of Braniște and Cobani. Despite its name, the area actually contains over 3,500 mounds of varying sizes, stretching across a length of about 8 kilometers and a width of up to 2 kilometers. Geologically, these are believed to be the remains of ancient sea reefs, shaped by tectonic shifts and subsequent erosion, though several competing scientific theories exist regarding their origin. The highest elevation, known as 'Movila Țiganului' (the Gypsy Mound), rises approximately 30 meters above the surrounding landscape. The area is part of the 'Pădurea Domnească' scientific reserve and hosts a specific steppe vegetation and numerous rare insect species. Local folklore often identifies the mounds as burial sites for ancient warriors, but archaeological evidence strongly supports a natural, geomorphological origin. Today, it stands as a captivating destination for hikers and researchers interested in Moldova's enigmatic topographical features.

Nearby cities

Bălți

Bălți is the economic and cultural hub of northern Moldova.

Rîbnița

Rîbnița is a major industrial city on the left bank of the Dniester in Transnistria.

Ungheni

Ungheni is located on the border with Romania, on the Prut River.

Soroca

Soroca is located on the right bank of the Dniester and is famous for its medieval fortress.

Edineț

Edineț is an important city in northern Moldova.

Drochia

Drochia is a city in northern Moldova known for its grand cathedral and its role in the sugar industry.

Sîngerei

Sîngerei is a city in northern Moldova.

Făleștii Noi

Făleștii Noi is a locality near Fălești.

Fălești

Fălești is a city in northwestern Moldova.

Călărași

Călărași is situated in a picturesque hilly area in central Moldova.

Nisporeni

Nisporeni is located in a hilly region in western Moldova.

Camenca

Camenca is a city in northern Transnistria, known for its mild climate and as a popular spa resort.

Briceni

Briceni is located in northwestern Moldova near the Ukrainian and Romanian borders.

Rezina

Rezina is located on the right bank of the Dniester, opposite the city of Rîbnița.

Dondușeni

Dondușeni is the administrative center of the district with the same name in northern Moldova.

History & landmarks

Saharna

A major spiritual center of Moldova, famous for its cave monastery, the Holy Trinity Monastery, and 22 scenic waterfalls on the Saharna R…

The Hundred Hills

The Hundred Hills (Suta de Movile) is a unique geological phenomenon on the banks of the Prut.

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Cobani Reef

Part of the so-called 'Prut Toltry', this fossilized coral reef is an impressive testimony of the prehistoric sea.

Nature

Stinca-Costesti Reservoir

The largest reservoir on the Prut river is often called the 'Moldovan sea'.

Butesti Reef

The Butesti Reef is a massive limestone formation along the Camenca River.

More places

Costești-Stânca Hydroelectric Plant

A joint Moldovan-Romanian project on the Prut river.

Silver Forest

The Silver Forest is a protected woodland area in the Prut River floodplain in the Glodeni District.

Costești Fortification

Remains of a medieval defense system.

Duruitoarea Gorge

A spectacular limestone gorge carved by the small Duruitoarea river.