Bulgaria, Thracian city Perperikon - Basilica

The video discusses the discovery of the Thracian Rock Sanctuary in Bulgaria, believed to be the first of its kind. The pulpit, likely built in the late 4th or early 5th century during Byzantine Arcadius's reign, is a single nave basilica typical of early Christian temples. It features stone carvings and Greek inscriptions, possibly liturgical. The church may have existed until the 14th century before being destroyed by Ottoman invaders.

When was the Thracian Rock Sanctuary discovered?

• September 2005

• August 2004

• October 2006

• July 2003

During whose reign was the pulpit likely built?

• Theodosius II

• Byzantine Arcadius

• Constantine the Great

• Justinian I

What is the architectural style of the pulpit?

• Single nave basilica

• Baroque chapel

• Gothic cathedral

• Romanesque church

What is one of the notable decorations on the pulpit?

• A phoenix rising

• A dragon with scales

• A lion with a crown

• An eagle with widespread wings

Until which century did the church possibly exist?

• 10th century

• 16th century

• 12th century

• 14th century