Perperikon – Ancient Secrets Of Bulgaria’s ‘Machu Picchu’ And Europe’s Largest Megalithic Sanctuary

Ellen Lloyd -  AncientPages.com - One of the most beautiful and mysterious ancient places in Bulgaria is the Thracian city of Perperikon. Located in the Eastern Rhodope range, about 15 km from the town of Kardzhali, this old site is often called Bulgaria's Machu Picchu and sometimes Europe's Machu Picchu.

The magnificent complex of Perperikon is considered the most prominent and oldest megalithic center in Europe. The Thracians constructed the site, which consists of an ancient megalithic sanctuary, a sacred city, and a medieval fortress.

Humans have been present in the region since 5,000 B.C, and archaeologists have suggested the mysterious, long-lost Temple of Dionysus is hidden somewhere in the Rhodope Mountains.

This remarkable ancient site holds countless mysteries within its weathered stones. It once played a vital role in the lives of the Thracians, an Indo-European people who shaped much of southeastern Europe’s history. What makes Perperikon especially intriguing is how, amid its ruins, we can also discover echoes of other great civilizations—the Romans, Goths, and Byzantines—all leaving their mark on this extraordinary place.

 

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