Yumruk Kaya

Sanctuary in Bulgaria
41°29′52.8″N 25°29′7.76″E / 41.498000°N 25.4854889°E / 41.498000; 25.4854889[1]TypeSanctuarySite notesPublic accessfree

Yumruk Kaya (Bulgarian: Юмрук кая) known locally as "The Lion," is a Thracian sanctuary located near the village of Obichnik in Momchilgrad Municipality of Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria.[2][3] Situated in the Rhodope Mountains, the sanctuary is also home to griffon vultures, cinereous vultures, Egyptian vultures, and golden eagles.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Yumruk Kaya". realmapa. realmapa.com/bg. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Thracian Rock Sanctuary Yumruk Kaya". Guide-Bulgaria. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Village Obichnik". Guide-Bulgaria. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Nature landmark in the Municipality of Momchilgrad". bestbgrtrips.com. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
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