Bulgarian scientists revealed the ancient name of the grandiose religious centre Perperikon thus unveiling one of the deepest secrets of the ancient world. The grandiose religious centre as once called Pergamon. Photo by www.perperikon.bg
Bulgaria's Culture Ministry has allotted some BGN 100,000 for the construction of a road leading to the historical Perperikon complex near Kardzhali.
The Perperikon complex is known for the many historical treasures hidden in its lands.
Last year Bulgarian scientists revealed the ancient name of the grandiose religious centre Perperikon thus unveiling one of the deepest secrets of the ancient world.
The grandiose religious centre was once called Pergamon, the scientists announced.
Pergamon is a Thracian word meaning "stronghold on the top." According to the Bulgarian scientists the name of the city came from the presence of such a fortress.
Perperikon (or Hyperperakion or Perperakion) is in the Eastern Rhodope range, some 10 miles from the Bulgarian town of Kurdzhali. In ancient Greek history the Perperikon sanctuary has been as important as that of Apollo at Delphi.