Peristera Fortress — Peshtera

Location: Peshtera · Pazardzhik

History and archaeology

Location: Peshtera. Province: Pazardzhik. Category: History and archaeology.

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Large clay storage jars displayed beside the fortress walls show how the garrison kept provisions. Two towers were converted into churches, revealing the overlap between defensive and religious functions in late antiquity.

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Reviewed on October 13, 2026

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Peristera Fortress — Peshtera

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