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The village of Tatoul is located close to Momchilgrad. A megalith complex has been uncovered several hundred meters away from the village. The ancient remains amaze with their uniqueness and compete with the similar finding of Perperikon.
Archaeologists are still exploring the remains. According to them, the complex is a Thracian creation, which changed its function with the coming of Romans, Christians and Byzantines to the region. The fate of Perperikon was similar.
Two graves have been positioned in a key location and all rituals and immolations happened around them. Hypotheses are still unsupported by facts but according to archaeologists, the sanctuary and graves might have been connected to the mythical king Orpheus.
Findings show that Thracians had several rituals performed during the autumn equinox, connected to the recently found cave in the region- Voulvata.
Archaeological work is still ongoing. Scientists found the remains of a medieval wall. According to them, the place protected an early Christian church, which was later on destroyed.
Tatoul happens to be a place where scientists found many graves. The findings indicate that the region was densely populated and held spiritual importance.
Archaeologists are still exploring the remains. According to them, the complex is a Thracian creation, which changed its function with the coming of Romans, Christians and Byzantines to the region. The fate of Perperikon was similar.
Two graves have been positioned in a key location and all rituals and immolations happened around them. Hypotheses are still unsupported by facts but according to archaeologists, the sanctuary and graves might have been connected to the mythical king Orpheus.
Findings show that Thracians had several rituals performed during the autumn equinox, connected to the recently found cave in the region- Voulvata.
Archaeological work is still ongoing. Scientists found the remains of a medieval wall. According to them, the place protected an early Christian church, which was later on destroyed.
Tatoul happens to be a place where scientists found many graves. The findings indicate that the region was densely populated and held spiritual importance.
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Bulgarian land keeps evidence of numerous historic events. Tombs and ancient temples have been uncovered time and time again to prove this fact. Archaeologists were able to find a number of such valuable sites before treasure hunters got their turn.
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