The ancient city of Perperikon, a sprawling and partially rock hewn site, nestled in the Eastern Rhodopes of Bulgaria, continues to offer glimpses into its rich, multi-layered history with each new excavation. Recently, two pagan altars were unearthed, one of which was used for sacred winemaking and the other for animal sacrifices. These discoveries, announced by Professor Nikolay Ovcharov, the head of the excavation team, shed light on the religious practices of the site’s inhabitants during the Roman period. Both altars are located in the southern quarter of Perperikon, an area now identified as the "sacra" or sacred zone, which housed several temples and served as a center for worship, reports Bulgarian National Television. The Great Mountain Citadel of Perperikon and the Dionysian Cult People Practiced Anti-Vampire Rituals in Bulgaria Until Three Decades Ago Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later