The megaliths on the Žusem hill, together with the churches of St. Valentine and St. Jacob and the ruins of the Žusem castle, represent the Ophiuchus Constellation. This, now forgotten thirteenth astrological sign, is said to allow people to rise to the "overworld". In 2018, at the invitation of priest Dr. Karel Gržan, Dr. Semir Osmanagić visited the megaliths.
The Discovery of Megaliths on the Žusem hill
The megaliths in Žusem were discovered almost by chance by Andreja Križan Lipnik. While visiting Žusem, she would walk along the paths, admiring the large stones. It was only later, after reading a book by Father Dr. Karel Gržan, that she began to recognize that these stones were not part of larger rock formations, but were arranged in a certain order—often in a way that allows you to walk among them. She sought the help of Father Gržan, who confirmed that these were indeed megaliths, arranged in the constellation of Ophiuchus, forming a prehistoric sanctuary. Following the discovery, research and mapping of all megaliths in the area began. A group of four researchers measured the energies and confirmed that most of the megaliths still serve their purpose today—cleansing, healing, offering protection, and helping to regulate inner psychological processes.
The Sanctuary of the Ophiuchus Constellation
The megaliths in Žusem are distributed along a path that leads from the cemetery through the forest and across the Ravne njive toward the Tower of Love, the ruins of mideval castle, and the churches. Each group of megaliths has its own energetic role—some are meant for cleansing, others for emptying or recharging energy. Ophiuchus is the thirteenth, but often forgotten, astrological sign, said to offer people the possibility of ascension to a "higher world."
Guided Experience of the Megaliths in Žusem
The energy points are presented by Andreja Križan Lipnik, who shares the story of the discovery and research of the megaliths in Žusem with visitors. The immersive guided experience, which includes meditation at the energy points, lasts approximately two hours. It begins at the churches in Žusem and ends at the Tower of Love. More about the discovery and study of the megaliths can be found in the book Nove zgodbe Žusma (New Stories of Žusem), written by Andreja Križan Lipnik. The book is written in Slovene language.
More information:
Društvo Izviri Dobrina - section Žusem Megaliths
andreja.krizan-lipnik@guest.arnes.si
How to visit Žusem hill?
Žusem hill can be reached via several well-marked hiking trails. You can hike to the top from the Žurej Tourist Farm, from Dobrina, from the ruins of Žusem Castle, or from the churches.
If arriving at the trailhead by car, you can park at the Žurej Tourist Farm, in the center of the village of Dobrina, at the churches in Žusem, or at the ruins of Žusem Castle.
