Historic Landmark
Thracian rock complex Stone deaf

They can be reached by driving along the road from Lyubimets to Ivailovgrad. After passing the village of Little gradishte going into the Rhodope Forest Hill. At the highest point on the road is the exit to the deaf stones. The road to them is black. A mere 2 km away. It is better to go on foot, although it may drive. Municipality Lyubimets took care well for the region. There are gazebos made 4-5 with a built up their ovens and outdoor recreation. Rock niches are carved on four huge stone passing through 12-8 century BC. Represent a large funeral and religious complex, and later, when Christianity spread here was built church. In the East array is carved staircase which leads to the summit, where shaped pool. The view from the highest place is indescribable. Under you, the south is Ivailovgrad Dam, and the horizon is Maglenik hill with its highest peak Kodzhaele. Place of the sanctuary is chosen carefully - very beautiful, respectable nature and excellent visibility to all directions. Highlighting above the surrounding terrain, in the minds of the ancient inhabitants of the Rhodopes rock massifs were sacred. For the Thracians height of the rock symbolized a rite of passage from the everyday to the sacred. He who stands, climbing stairs of the sanctuary, which lead to heaven, ceases to be human - reach the top, touched by the first rays of the sun, the priest - priest penetrates into another, new and clean space ...