Beglik Tash - Mystical Thracian Sanctuary And Ancient History, Dating Back To 14th Century BC
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Hello, Hivians and welcome to my new post in which I will tell you about a place in Bulgaria that has preserved the mystery around it for centuries. Have you heard of Beglik Tash ? Most likely- no? Well then, in this post I will try to introduce to you one of the most mystical places in Bulgaria even nowadays. And believe me - they are not few at all. My homeland is rich in Thracian temples and shrines.
Beglik Tash is located on the territory of Primorsko municipality - southeastern Bulgaria. The Thracian sanctuary itself is located on the Black Sea coast. To get there you will need only 10 minutes from Primorsko by car. The road takes you directly to the entrance of the Thracian sanctuary, where you have to pay an entrance fee. I was quite surprised by how much we had to pay to get in.
Right at the entrance hanging on a tree a sign is waiting for you showing the fees. The opening hours of this landmark are from 09:00 to 19:00. The best time to visit is in early summer and in the early hours. The site is just over 100 metres above sea level and the sea breeze contributes to the humid air. Keep in mind that the sanctuary is made up of huge boulders and they are completely out in the open.They are set in a vast area of 6 acres and it is best to see the scale of this place from the air via drone. Unfortunately we didn't have one.
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This is one of the few sights in Bulgaria where all the more important artifacts are marked with signs and if you have the opportunity to hire a guide, you won't be left with any secrets about this place.For example, the photo above shows the entrance to the sanctuary.This is also the place to explain where the name Beglik Tash comes from.
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The name of this Thracian sanctuary comes from two words. Beglik - which comes from the Turkish word for tribute. And Tash - means stone. To this day the landmark is known by this name.
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Immediately after the entrance to the religious complex is located landmark №2 - marriage bed.It is believed that the Thracian priest used this place to announce the seclusion between the two deities - the Sun God and the Earth Goddess. After the marriage bed comes the first sacrificial stone.
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One of the most important stones is precisely №4 - the Stone Throne. It is located next to the highest stone in the whole complex and it is believed that only the Thracian High Priest sat on it.
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And here it is, the highest stone of Beglik Tash. And here it is, the highest stone of Beglik Tash. It is called Menhir and at its topmost point is believed to be carved the foot of the Sun God.
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Another more interesting stone is the Heart Stone. It is called the Apistol Tash and is located at number 10.
A small hole is carved in its base. It was believed to provide the faithful with passage from the earthly to the underworld.
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Another legend had to do with the fact that if you placed a newborn child under the Apistol Tash, it would grow up healthy and happy. However, these are all legends.
The shape of each of these stones as well as the way they are carved is amazing. At this point, one wonders how the ancient Thracians managed to bring such stones and at such an altitude. This is where the mystery surrounding this place comes in. Did foreign civilizations assist in the construction of this religious sanctuary or some technique unknown to modern humans?
We will most likely continue to ask such questions in the future.
№11 - Main Dolmen Sacred Cave - The Womb
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From there we headed to the labyrinth. Shielded by huge boulders and located in the northeast part of the complex - this labyrinth was associated with foretelling the future. It was used to divine the fate of anyone who dared to enter it.
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One of the labyrinth's obstacles was connected to this gap between the two stones. As you can see for yourself the width is very small and it would be difficult for a person to pass.
The belief states that only people with a pure soul can pass from one end to the other. Nowadays this is one of the biggest attractions that attracts tourists from all over the world. Here is an example of a child whose soul is pure.
We were able to see the labyrinth in almost its entire scale.
Our last goal was to see - the House of Oracle. It is located away from the main part of Beglik Tash.
For this reason, many people miss out on visiting it. It carries even more mystery when one sees it with one's own eye.
The location of the stones is so interesting. Arranged like lego blocks.
And that's the end of our walk. Returning to the car I managed to take a panoramic photo. I hope you like it. See you soon.