The Altar of Dionysus in the Palace-sanctuary

Bulgaria / Kardzhali /
 museum, archaeological site, altar
Traces of the cult to Dionysus - Zagreus can be seen on the slopes of the palace hill and its vicinity. These are thousands of smaller rock-hewn altars, where the ancient Thracians used to squeeze out the grapes' juice, from which the sacred God wine was made. The precious liquid was then stored in big earthen jars, which were buried into the soil to keep cool.
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Coordinates:   41°42'54"N   25°27'56"E
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