Perperikon

The stone structures of Perperikon rise on a 470-meter rocky hill, featuring temples, fortifications, and residential buildings carved directly into the bedrock.

Archaeological findings indicate human settlement at Perperikon began around 5000 BCE, developing from a Bronze Age community into a major Thracian religious center.

The excavated remains include a temple complex dedicated to Dionysus, where religious ceremonies and important political gatherings took place during the Thracian period.

The archaeological site maintains marked pathways throughout the complex, with informational signs explaining the significance of different structures and architectural elements.

A church pulpit discovered at the peak in 2005 contains five Greek inscriptions and an eagle figure, representing the transition from pagan to Christian worship.

Location: Kardzhali

Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria

Website: http://perperikon.rim-kardzhali.bg

GPS coordinates: 41.71472,25.46528

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36