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Archaeological and cultural sites
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Perperikon – Archaeological complex Location: The complex is located 20 km northeast of Kardzhali, 2 km from the village of Gorna Krepost. It is entirely carved into the rocks and is one of the oldest monumental megalithic sites in Bulgaria. Here can be found the Thracian legacy, bearing memory of the god of wine Dionysus. Impressive cult center grandiose architectural ensemble - these are just some of the descriptions of the great city. |
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| The Womb cave near the village of Padartsi
Location: Situated 25 km from the town of Kardzhali, high in the mountains above the hut Borovitsa in rocky area Dangardak Kaya (The ringing stone). Description: This incredible facility from the Thracian times was found in April 2001 The place is deserted, and nearby are developing some of the biggest complexes of Thracian rock niches in the Eastern Rhodopes (in villages of Nenkovo and Duzhdovnitsa). |
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Orpheus sanctuary near the village of Tatul Location: At 15 km east of Momchilgrad in the area of Asara near the village of Tatul. Description: This is the second most important megalithic monument in the Eastern Rhodopes and one of the unique Thracian megalithic monuments in Europe. Impressive religious complex at first described by Nikola Ivanov “Mastanli’s County Gazette” in 1933 on the dominant scale, which leads to cut in the rock steps, is shaped a unique domed tomb with two graves which were covered with slabs. |
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Ancient villa “Armira” Location: at 2 km south of Ivaylovgrad. Description: Used to be a massive complex of residential and commercial buildings covering a total area of 2200 m. The residential part is occupies an area of 978 square meters covering a large courtyard surrounded by covered gallery with columns and a swimming pool in the middle. Around them were located living places - dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and more. |
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Ancient necropolis “The Great mound”, village of Svirachi Location: It is located in the highest place in the beginning of what now is the village of Svirachi in the municipality of Ivaylovgrad – specially picked so it could be easily seen, with excellent visibility in all directions, providing closer distance with the gods. Description: It is believed that "the Great Mound" was the tomb of the residents of Villa Armira. The location of the tombs, the method of construction and the objects found during excavations confirm the indisputable link between the two sites. |
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| Dolmen at the village of Pelevun Location: At 2 km before the village Pelevun, Ivaylovgrad municipality, on the right to the road. I Description: It is a tomb, pointing east - west, the entrance is from the east. It consists of a large burial chamber, antechamber, pre burial chamber and dromos, all with a rectangular plan. Its total length is 7.50 m. The dolmen is with highly complex plan, not familiar among studied in Bulgaria similar monuments. Probably built and used by the Thracians after V c. BC (Late Iron Age). His plan is close to the city of cut stones sub-mound Thracian tombs, popular at the time of its construction. Serving for burials for the |
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Thracian complex “The Deaf Stones” Location: 6-7 km southwest of the village Malko gradishte. Description: one of the biggest cult - burial complexes in the Eastern Rhodopes. It originated in the early Iron Age (XII - VI centuries BC.) And was used during Antiquity and Middle Ages. Situated on four rocks, separated by deep gorges. Occupies a central place hewn into the rock tomb of a prominent representative of the Thracian aristocracy. Staircase on which the funeral procession was passing, leads to the top of the rock. There is a large carved rectangular pool, serving most likely for water supply. |
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| Late renaissance graveyards at village Planinets
Location: At 2 km before the village of Planinets, Ivaylovgrad municipality, at the right side of the road. Description: They are dated since the end of 19th and the beginning of 20th century. About twenty well-preserved tombs, built of rough hewn stone, some are preserved tombstones on which the inscriptions are in Greek. There are also family and children's graves. There are well preserved places for placing candles and other items, also built of stone. Status: Cultural monument with local importance.Access: Right next to asphalt road. |
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The fortress „Asara“ (The stronghold or Chatal Kaya) |
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Megalithic monument “Cromlech” |
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The fortress “Monyak” |
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| The fortress Patmos
Location: on the left shore of river Borovitsa – facing the cabin Borovitsa. It is in the territory of Ardino municipality. |
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Late ancient and medieval fortress near the village of Vishegrad
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Remains of the Thracian fortress “Kaleto” (The Fortress) |
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Thracian fortress near village Lisitsite
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