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Thracian sanctuary Beglik Tash - Primorsko
Author: ROOMS.bg , 6 km From Primorsko. , GPS coordinates: N 42.3115451 E 27.7671262
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On the shore of a highway in the vicinity of the Ropotamo megalith was discovered Thracian sanctuary in 2003. Nearby are the ruins of the ancient city Ranuli, sanctuary is represented as his sanctuary at the center, located at the crossroads of the ancient city of Bay St. Parashkeva, Ropotamo and today the town of Primorsko, which is about 7 km from the sanctuary. It was built in the 14th century BC and operated as such to the V-th century AD. The ancient inhabitants of the region worshiped the area and performed various sacrifices, gifts served their gods, piled huge stones. The priests began to build a temple on the rocky surface of the vast area about 6 acres. next to the beach. Most of the rock formations forming different compositions are of natural origin, but has worked in some of the rocks visible signs ritual. It is that religious rituals conducted there expressed to the cult of the Thracian god of the sun goddess and mother. Stands out is "marriage bed" large stone in the shape of the bed, around which has carved grooves for liquids intended for ritual, there is a theory of ritual marriage ceremony performed between the Sun God and Mother Goddess. Scale the shape of inverted heart was intended to conceal the ceremonies of ignorant and unwelcome observers. Compositions of two vertical and horizontal scales on them symbolizes the womb of the Mother Goddess, according to scientists it ritually born priest. Unique is the narrow maze formed between two high cliffs, which fails to pass among the chosen and righteous, and connects with the legend of Orpheus and his descent into the underworld of Hades.
In the rock was carved altar, representing the two tanks connected by chutes, large stone embedded in three forms the main altar, beside it is the stone throne of the chief priest at the altar there was no trace animal and plant only character who stirs the thought that are carried in the victim only plants. While several studies have found evidence showing that the rock sanctuary has performed the duties of the calendar clock and observatory open holes are carved into the rocks at solstice and equinox sun illuminate these points. The stones are arranged so that the solar shadow falling on the altar and arranged the north it formed six stone sundial days divides into six parts.
During the archaeological excavations have found tools, weapons, pottery, valuable coins ... The sanctuary is surrounded by picturesque scenery of the beach, set amid the magnificent lush vegetation of the reserve "Ropotamo" some rare and beautiful plant specimens and variety of representatives of the animal world. Divine nature and fascinating views to the Black Sea makes it a favorite place not only for the many tourists but also locals.
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snejsna nikolova, 26.03.2012
Слънцето грее за всички следите от древността говорят за вечността .Стоян, 27.03.2012
Наистина е интересно това местенце, посетих го миналото лято.Препоръчвам ви да отидете там по време, което слънцето не е много силно, че може да хванете нежелан червеникав тен, докато разглеждате мястото.