Senior Bulgarian Civil Servant Caught with Diverse Collection of Archaeological Artifacts, Coins in Anti-Treasure Hunting Raid
A senior Bulgarian civil servant has been arrested together with an accomplice for alleged treasure hunting and illegal possession of valuable archaeological artifacts and coins, some of which said to be dating back to 2,500 BC.
Bulgaria’s Customs Capture Nearly 700 Archaeological Artifacts, Coins at Sofia Airport
Bulgaria’s Customs Agency has captured almost 700 archaeological artifacts and coins in a parcel inspected at Sofia International Airport.
‘Much’ Human Labor Went into Hewing of Huge Human Faces in Bulgaria’s Newly Discovered Prehistoric Rock Shrine, Archaeologist Says
A large amount of human labor went into the hewing and shaping of the huge human faces which are hewn into the newly discovered prehistoric rock shrine Orlovi Skali (“Eagles’ Rocks”) near the town of Sarnitsa, Mineralni Bani Municipality, in…
Bulgaria’s Plovdiv Moves to Begin Much Anticipated Exploration of Ancient, Medieval Fortress of Nebet Tepe
Plovdiv Municipality in Southern Bulgaria and the Plovdiv Museum of Archaeology have signed the contract for the much anticipated resumption of the archaeological exploration of Nebet Tepe, the prehistoric, ancient, and medieval settlement and fortress, to which the city of…
Bulgaria’s Kavarna to Revampt Kaliakra Fortress, Yailata Archaeological Preserve on Black Sea Coast with State-Sponsored Labor
The maintenance of the two major archaeological sites and cultural tourism attractions in the northernmost part of Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast – the Kaliakra Cape Fortress and the Yailata Archaeological Preserve – is to be improved substantially as the local…
5,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Rock Shrine with Huge Human Faces Hewn In Discovered in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains
“Orlovi Skali” (meaning “Eagles’ Rocks”), a beautiful rock formation located near the town of Sarnitsa, Mineralni Bani Municipality, in Southern Bulgaria, has been identified as a prehistoric rock shrine from the 4th millennium BC, i.e. the Chalcolithic (Aeneolithic, Copper Age),…
Bulgaria’s Plovdiv Launches Norway/EEA-Funded ‘Digitization’ of Its Archaeological, Historical, and Cultural Monuments
The city of Plovdiv in Southern Bulgaria has formally given the start of a Norway/EEA-funded project for the “digitization”, i.e. filming, photographing, 3D presentation, and web publication of Plovdiv’s archaeological and historical heritage.
Police Arrest 3 Men for Illegal Possession of Archaeological Artifacts in Bulgaria’s Nova Zagora
Three men with criminal records have been arrested for the illegal possession of archaeological artifacts, as well as drugs and firearms, in the southern Bulgarian town of Nova Zagora.
Newly Restored Floor Mosaics from Antiquity Synagogue in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv Unveiled for the First Time
Absolutely unique 3rd century AD floor mosaics from the Antiquity Synagogue in the southern city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s only Jewish temple from the Antiquity period, have been restored by the Plovdiv Museum of Archaeology.
Bulgarian, Greek Treasure Hunting Gang Busted by Border Police
A gang of Bulgarian and Greek treasure hunters has been arrested near the town of Huhla, Ivaylovgrad Municipality, in Southern Bulgaria.
Bulgaria’s Botevgrad to Excavate Archaeological Site from the 6th Century AD Famous for Old Stone Church
An archaeological site from the 5th-6th century AD which is famous for harboring an old stone church is to be excavated near the town of Trudovets, Botevgrad Municipality, in Northwest Bulgaria.
Governor of Bulgaria’s Pleven District Moves to Clean Up, Restore Ancient Roman City Ulpia Oescus
The ruins of the huge Ancient Roman city of Ulpia Oescus located near the town of Gigen, Gulyantsi Municipality, close to the Danube River, in Northern Bulgaria, will be cleaned up at the initiative of Pleven District Governor Ralitsa Dobreva.
New Legislation to Grant Special Status to Medieval Bulgarian Capitals and Their Archaeological Preserves
A new piece of draft legislation called the Great Old Capitals Act is being tabled to Parliament by Bulgarian MPs from the northern Districts of Shumen and Veliko Tarnovo in order to grant special status to the medieval Bulgarian capitals…
Bulgaria’s Plovdiv to Restore Marble Seats during Reconstruction of Antiquity Odeon
The city of Plovdiv in Southern Bulgaria has started the long-overdue restoration of its Antiquity Odeon, an Ancient Greek and Roman public space for musical and theatrical performances and competitions. The reconstruction has started with the all-out demolition of the wooden…
Bulgaria’s Nikyup to Organize Ancient Roman Festival at Nicopolis ad Istrum
The once glorious Ancient Roman city of Nicopolis ad Istrum situated near the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria is going to have its own festival with historical reenactments.
‘George Washington Street’ Collapses on Ruins of Western Gate of Ancient Serdica in Bulgaria’s Capital Sofia
Part of the surviving ruins of the Western Gate of the Ancient Roman city of Serdica, the predecessor of today’s Bulgarian capital of Sofia, have been buried under a collapsing street, which, however, is said to have caused no damages…
‘Condemned’ Bronze Head of Roman Emperor Gordian III from Nicopolis ad Istrum to Be Showcased by Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo
A new exhibition on the major Ancient Roman city of Nicopolis ad Istrum (situated near the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria) is going showcase a famous bronze head sculpture of Roman Emperor Gordian III (r. 238-244 AD)…
Exhibition on Ancient Celts of National Museum of Scotland Features Celtic Chariot Artifacts from Bulgaria’s National Museum of Archaeology
A total of seven Celtic artifacts found in Bulgaria, which are part of the collection of the National Institute and Museum of Archaology in Sofia, have been included in the latest exhibition on the Ancient Celts of the National Museum…
Two Family Tomb Sarcophagi from Roman City Augusta Traiana Found during Construction in Bulgaria’s Stara Zagora
Two huge funeral sarcophagi used as family tombs from the Ancient Roman city of Augusta Traiana, part of the Augusta Traiana – Vereia Archaeological Preserve, have been discovered by accident during construction works in the southern Bulgarian city of Stara Zagora.
Museum in Bulgaria’s Stara Zagora Publishes Book on Coins Minted by Ancient Roman City Augusta Traiana
The Regional Museum of History in the southern Bulgarian city of Stara Zagora has published a monograph on the coins minted by the Ancient Roman city of Augusta Traiana.
Bulgarian Archaeologists, Architects Rally against Controversial Amendments to Cultural Heritage Act
Leading Bulgarian archaeologists and architects have staged a protest rally before the Parliament building in Sofia against controversial draft amendments to the Cultural Heritage Act.
Bulgaria’s Archaeology Institute Organizes 1st International Conference on ‘Roman and Late Antiquity Thrace’ with Partners from Greece, Turkey
Bulgaria’s National Institute and Museum of Archaeology has issued a call for papers and posters for the 1st International Conference on “Roman and Late Antique Thrace” (RaLATh).
Ancient Thracian Shrine Beglik Tash near Bulgaria’s Black Sea Resort Primorsko Attracts over 40,000 Visitors Annually
The Ancient Thracian rock shrine of Beglik Tash, which is located near the Bulgarian Black Sea resort town of Primorsko, is visited by more than 40,000 tourists every year, according to data of Primorsko Municipality.
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Culture Calls for Funding Proposals for 2016 Archaeological Excavations
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Culture has issued a call for the annual submission of funding applications for the 2016 archaeological excavations.
Bulgaria’s Svishtov Starts Clean-up of Archaeological Preserve of Ancient Roman City Novae
The local authorities in the Danube town of Svishtov in Northern Bulgaria have staged a full-scale clean-up of the territory of the Archaeological Preserve of the Ancient Roman military camp and city of Novae.
Rogozen Treasure Phiale with Auge and Heracles (Hercules) Shows Thracian Aristocracy Valued Art of Classical Greece, Bulgarian Archaeologist Says
One of the most interesting vessels from the Ancient Thracian Rogozen Treasure, a phiale depicting Auge and Heracles (Hercules) in a famous scene of ancient mythology, shows that the aristocracy of Ancient Thrace had appreciation for the classical art of…
Bulgaria Celebrates 73rd Anniversary since Rescue of Bulgarian Jews from Holocaust of Nazi Death Camps
Bulgaria has celebrated the 73rd anniversary since the day its civil society, some government and church figures prevented the deportation of almost 50,000 Bulgarian Jews to Nazi death camps, and thus saved them from perishing in the Holocaust.
Bulgaria’s Cabinet Allocates More Funding for Restoration of 9th Century Great Basilica in Early Medieval Capital Pliska
Bulgaria’s Cabinet has allocated a total of BGN 770,000 (app. EUR 335,000) to the Ministry of Culture for completing the archaeological restoration of the 9th century Great Basilica in the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire (632/680-1018 AD) Pliska
Medieval Reliquary Discovered at Christian Monastery Looted by Treasure Hunters ahead of Archaeological Excavations
A medieval reliquary and a piece of a bronze cross have been found at the ruins of a monastery from the 11th-12th century located near the town of Dobromirtsi in Bulgaria’s southernmost municipality Kirkovo.
Bulgaria’s Kavarna Municipality Seeks Management Rights for Kaliakra Fortress, Archaeological Preserve
The Black Sea Kavarna Municipality in Northeast Bulgaria plans to acquire from the central government the management rights for the Kaliakra Archaeological Preserve which includes the Kaliakra Fortress on the picturesque Cape Kaliakra.
Bulgaria Celebrates 138th Anniversary since National Liberation from the Ottoman Empire
Bulgaria has celebrated the 138th anniversary since its National Liberation from the Ottoman Empire on March 3, 1878.
Archaeologists Find Early Byzantine Fortress near Bulgaria’s Banya Was Rebuilt and Used by Second Bulgarian Empire in the Middle Ages
The first ever archaeological excavations of the Late Antiquity and Early Byzantine fortress known as “Kaleto” near the town of Banya, Panagyurishte Municipality, in Central Bulgaria, have found that the fortress was rebuilt and used in the 12th-14th century by…
Museum of Natural History in Bulgaria’s Black Sea City Burgas to Be Renovated
The building of the Museum of Natural History in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas will be fully renovated as the Burgas Regional Museum of History has won government funding under the “Beautiful Bulgaria” Program.
