On 21 August 2002, a cruciform pendant reliquary made of bronze was found in one of the chambers of the Christian place of worship at the foot of Perperikon. Such pendant reliquaries were known as Palestine crosses for they were believed to have come from the Holy Land. The Perperikon find was dated quite accurately to the 9th-10th century judging by its characteristic iconography. Both sides of the pendant are modelled in high relief, one depicting a crucifix, Christ alive on the cross and clad with a long robe, and the other showing the Holy Mother in prayer interceding before her Son in behalf of humanity.