Perperikon

Perperikon is a sanctuary, located in the Rhodopes, 15 km northeast of the town of Kardzhali. At its foot is the village of Gorna Krepost, which runs until Perpereshka river flowing into the lake “Studen kladenec”. The archaeological complex consists of a large megalith sanctuary, the holy city and fortress. Supposedly, it was celebrated in ancient sanctuary of Dionysus, the Thracian tribe Satrae.Even the Romans were making sacrifices to Dionysus on the sanctuary. It is believed that Perperikon is even older than the Egyptian pyramids.