Kos (village) explained

Official Name:Kos
Native Name:Кос
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Label Position:Location in Bulgaria
Subdivision Name: Bulgaria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Kardzhali Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Momchilgrad
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3

Kos is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria.[1] In 2021 the population was reported as 78 residents, with 40 females and 38 males.[2]

Landmarks

In the neighboring village of Tatul, approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) north of Kos, the archaeological site known as Orpheus' Sanctuary is located in the Kaya Basha area. This sanctuary, which began construction in the late Bronze Age, is believed to have been a revered site dedicated to a deified Thracian king, Orpheus. The complex was significant both before and after the advent of Christianity. When Christianity was adopted in the Rhodope Mountains in the late 4th century, the site was repurposed into a secular estate. It remained in use until the 11th-12th centuries when it came under the ownership of the Palaiologos family.

A notable natural site is the Petrified Forest located in the neighboring village of Raven, within a deep valley locally known as Gabaz Dere. This protected natural landmark, approximately 30 million years old, features fossilized trees and attracts biologists, naturalists, and eco-tourists, particularly during the summer months.

Nearby, between the neighboring villages of Neofit Bozvelievo, situated 2 km (1.2 miles) to the northeast, and Lale, 3 km (1.9 miles) to the south, is a ritual complex consisting of 11 rock niches spread across two levels. Among these niches, two known as the acoustic niches have a unique feature: they produce an echo that returns in a distinct manner to the person standing in front of them.[3]

References

41.5167°N 25.5167°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: *** Guide Bulgaria *** - Municipality Momchilgrad . www.guide-bulgaria.com . Nov 16, 2014.
  2. Web site: Kos in Momčilgrad (Kǎrdžali) . Kos in Momčilgrad (Kǎrdžali) . CityPopulation.de . 5 August 2024.
  3. Web site: The village of Kos . USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT ALL CITIES, VILLAGES AND RESORTS IN BULGARIA . mirela.bg . 5 August 2024.