Rock sanctuary
Photo: kardzhali-tourism.info
Type: Archaeological site, Sanctuary
Location: Village Rogach »
In Bulgarian: Скална гробница-светилище »
The Rock tomb and sanctuary near village of Rogach is still well preserved. It is located on a cliff on the right bank of Krumovitsa river and has an entrance facing the river. The tomb has a trapezoidal form with a narrow entrance of one of the short sides and a top opening.
The place is known as Guyu (or Kuyu) and is revered among the people by the region as sacred. There are two small deep holes on the rocks that resembling human steps. They are called by locals "The steps of Ali" (Muslim saint).
The place is known as Guyu (or Kuyu) and is revered among the people by the region as sacred. There are two small deep holes on the rocks that resembling human steps. They are called by locals "The steps of Ali" (Muslim saint).
