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Thracian Rock Sanctuary Yumruk Kaya, Obichnik

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Obichnik: Thracian Rock Sanctuary Yumruk Kaya

Thracian Rock Sanctuary Yumruk Kaya

In Bulgarian: Тракийско скално светилище Юмрук Кая

Category: Archaeological site

Location: Obichnik

The Thracian sanctuary near village Obichnik is located on a huge rock which looks as a figure of an animal and called by locals "Yumruk Kaya" or "The Lion". The rock has carved stone niches where the ancient Thracians were put ritual objects - votive clay pots and tiles. Some of niches are uncompleted.

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