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Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon Perperikon One of the many grape presses found in the neighborhood of the holy temple These grape presses were probably used to make wine on the slopes leading up to the holy site Roman and Byzantine-era additions Remains of the Christian church beneath the Temple of Dionysos Later Roman and Byzantine fortifications Views of the temple of Dionysos and adjacent palace overlooking the valley Now vegetation is rampant, but archeologists believe that the site used to be completely barren Views of the temple of Dionysos and adjacent palace overlooking the valley Views of the temple of Dionysos and adjacent palace overlooking the valley Views of the temple of Dionysos and adjacent palace overlooking the valley Views of the temple of Dionysos and adjacent palace overlooking the valley Site of the ancient gate Arriving at the gate through a road cut in the rocks Passageway hewn in the rocks leading to the holy city Wonderful views down the valley Arrival in Perperikon, a recently "re-discovered" holy city Locals keep using the site as pasture grounds but witness increased pollution Local cattle remain unfazed by the sudden influx of visitors Perperikon in 2005:  site entrance and ticket booth

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