"The Megalith" Thracian Cult Monument

 temple, sanctuary, megalith, interesting place, natural monument, historic site

The Megalith consist of ten or so rocks, two of them positioned on the others in such a way that they form something similar to a window. Apart from its function as a sacrificial altar, it was also used for regulating the calendar, connected with the sunset on the day of the summer solstice (21 June).
Rock formation "The Megalith" is a natural rock formation of the rock window type. It is believed to be a Thracian sanctuary. It is a part of the "Pateka Prez Vekovete" eco trail near the village of Buzovgrad. It is situated at an altitude of 572 m. The path from the beginning of the eco-trail is about 40 min. There are a number of signboards. There is a pavilion and benches for relaxation before the "Megalith". There is a great view from the rocks to the Koprinka Reservoir and the Balkans.

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By Order № РД-470 of 28.05.2013 The megalith and its surroundings are recognized a natural monument, with an area of 0.53 ha for the purpose of declaring - protection of a natural rock formation of the type "rock window".
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