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’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’s Kazanlak to Launch Excavation, Restoration of Helvetia Tomb, Griffins’ Tomb in Valley of Odrysian Thracian Kings
Kazanlak Municipality is finally going to start the restoration of two of the most famous ancient tombs in the Valley of Odrysian Thracian Kings, the Helvetia Tomb and the Griffins’ Tomb, which is funded with a grant from the European…
Mayor of Bulgaria’s Kula Calls for Urgent Restoration of Ancient Thracian Fortress Castra Martis
The Ancient Roman fortress Castra Martis, whose preserved ruins include a 16-meter-tall tower, urgently needs conservation and restoration, according to Vladimir Vladimirov, Mayor of the town of Kula in Northwest Bulgaria.
Treasure Hunters Destroy Ancient Roman Bridge near Bulgaria’s Drangovo in Search of Legendary Gold Treasure
An old arch bridge located in the picturesque Rhodope Mountains in Southern Bulgaria, which was built by the Ancient Romans back at the time of the Roman Empire, has been shattered by ruthless modern-day Bulgarian or Greek treasure hunters who…
Lovech Museum of History Presents Exhibit on Ancient Thracian Aristocracy in Bulgaria’s Shumen
The Regional Museum of History in the city of Shumen in Northeast Bulgaria has unveiled an exhibition on the Ancient Thracian aristocracy with archaeological artifacts from the collection of the Regional Museum of History in the city of Lovech.
Archaeologists Discover Late Roman Graves at Ancient Thracian Tomb Ostrusha near Bulgaria’s Kazanlak
Three funerals from the Late Roman period have been discovered during recent excavations at the Ostrusha Tomb, one of the most famous Ancient Thracian burial mounds (tumuli) in the Valley of Thracian Kings near the town of Kazanlak in Central…
Bulgaria’s Black Sea Town Primorsko Showcases Artifacts from Newly Discovered Ancient Thracian Fortress Pharmakida
The History Museum in the Bulgarian Black Sea town Primorsko has set up a special permanent exhibit of archaeological artifacts from the newly discovered Ancient Thracian fortress Pharmakida.
Ancient Tomb from Thracian-Roman Period Discovered during Construction Works in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv
An Antiquity tomb which is most probably from the Thracian – Roman period, i.e. 1st-4th century AD, seems to have been discovered during construction works in the southern Bulgarian city of Plovdiv.
‘Golden Legend’ Exhibit Featuring Some of Bulgaria’s Top Prehistoric, Thracian Treasures Opens in Miyagi Museum of Art in Japan’s Sendai
The “Golden Legend” exhibition, which features some of Bulgaria’s most impressive treasures from the Prehistory and Ancient Thrace, has been opened in the Miyagi Museum of Art in the Japanese city of Sendai.
Archaeologists Find North Gate of Ancient Agathopolis in Bulgaria’s Ahtopol, ‘Brand New’ Gold Coin of Byzantine Emperor Justine I
Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed the northern gate of the Late Antiquity and medieval fortress of Agathopolis, today’s Bulgarian Black Sea town of Ahtopol, a major Byzantine and Bulgarian fortress during the Middle Ages, which was also an Ancient Greek, Thracian,…
Bulgaria’s Shumen Completes Restoration of Ancient and Medieval Shumen Fortress with Norway Funding
The city of Shumen in Northeast Bulgaria has completed the restoration of the Shumen Fortress and several other archaeological, historical, and cultural sites in the region with funding from the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants.
Submerged Ancient Thracian Capital Seuthopolis in Bulgaria’s Koprinka Water Reservoir Could Be ‘Resurfaced’ with US Government Money
The ruins of the Ancient Thracian city of Seuthopolis which lies on the bottom of the Koprinka Water Reservior near the town of Kazanlak in Central Bulgaria could be turned into a cultural tourism attraction with funding from the US…
Bulgaria’s Vratsa Celebrates 30th Anniversary since Discovery of Ancient Thracian Rogozen Silver Treasure
The city of Vratsa in Northwest Bulgaria has celebrated the 30th anniversary since the discovery of the largest and one of the most important treasures of Ancient Thrace, the Rogozen Treasure, also known as the Rogozen Silver Treasure, which is…
Bulgaria’s Sozopol to Restore Ancient Statue of Apollo, ‘Colossus of Apollonia Pontica’, Not Unlike Greece’s Plans to Rebuild Colossus of Rhodes
The Bulgarian Black Sea resort town of Sozopol, a successor of the Ancient Greek polis of Apollonia Pontica, is going to rebuild what once was a large ancient statue of god Apollo that was its symbol for several centuries during…
History Museum in Bulgaria’s Burgas Sees More Income from Fewer Visitors in 2015, Improves Archaeological Exhibits
The Regional Museum of History in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas has seen an increase in its revenue in 2015 despite a decline in the number of tourists visiting it and the sites that it manages.
Archaeologists Find Altars for Chthonic Deity Rituals in Fortresses of Ancient Thracian Tribe Asti in Southeast Bulgaria
Altars for religious rituals dedicated to the chthonic deities, i.e. the ancient gods and spirits of the underworld, have been discovered by Bulgarian archaeologists during the excavations of two fortified residences of rulers of the Ancient Thracian tribe Asti in…
Thracologists Discover Ancient Thracian Rock Step Pyramid in Eastern Rhodope Mountains in Southern Bulgaria
An Ancient Thracian rock step pyramid with a rock sun temple dating back to 2500 BC has been identified in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains in Southern Bulgaria by an expedition of historians and thracologists.
Ancient Thracian Gold Laurel Wreath Which May Have Originated in Ancient Troy Turned In to Bulgaria’s National Museum of History
An authentic Ancient Thracian gold laurel wreath, which most probably had been dug up by treasure hunters somewhere in Southern Bulgaria and smuggled abroad, has been turned in to the National Museum of History in Sofia.
Archaeologists to Probe 3 Unexplored Sections of Nebet Tepe Fortress in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv in 2016
The prehistoric, ancient, and medieval settlement and fortress of Nebet Tepe in the southern Bulgarian city of Plovdiv will be probed by the local archaeologists in 2016 in order to determine where and/or whether to organized large-scale excavations in the…
Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Ancient Thracian Necropolis with Gold Finds during Rescue Digs near Bulgaria’s Dragoman
An Ancient Thracian necropolis which is more than 3,000 years old, and contains gold decorations has been discovered by archaeologists during rescue excavations in Western Bulgaria.
Head of Thracian King Seuthes III, Panagyurishte Gold Treasure Are Bulgaria’s Most Popular Archaeological ‘Gems’ Abroad, Culture Ministry Says
The bronze head sculpture of Ancient Thracian Odrysian King Seuthes III (r. ca. 331-ca. 300 BC) and the Ancient Thracian Panagyurishte Gold Treasure are Bulgaria’s most popular archaeological treasures abroad, and are in greater demand than any other Bulgarian artifacts…
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Thracian Clay Altar in Newly Found Ancient and Medieval Settlement in Coal Mine near Bulgaria’s Radnevo
An Ancient Thracian clay altar, the first of its kind ever found in Bulgaria, has been discovered during rescue excavations of a newly found ancient and medieval settlement on the territory of the Maritsa East Mines near the town of…
History Museum in Bulgaria’s Pleven Shows Ivanski Gold Treasure – Full Set of Ancient Thracian Horse Rein Decorations
The Regional Museum of History in the northern Bulgarian city of Pleven is showing to its visitors the Ivanski Gold Treasure – a highly sophisticated golden Ancient Thracian horse rein decoration.
Bronze Head of Ancient Thracian King Seuthes III Returns to Bulgaria after J. Paul Getty and Louvre Exhibits in Los Angeles and Paris
The already world famous bronze head sculpture of Ancient Thracian King Seuthes III (r. ca. 331 – ca. 300 BC), ruler of the Odrysian Kingdom, the most powerful state of the civilization of Ancient Thrace, has been returned to Bulgaria…
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Mosaics in Roman Villa Estate with Nymphaeum near Bulgaria’s Kasnakovo
Intact Ancient Roman decorative mosaics have been discovered for the first time in the Roman villa estate near the town of Kasnakovo in Southern Bulgaria, which is known for its nymphaeum, i.e. a shrine dedicated to the nymphs and Aphrodite…
Bulgarian Archaeology Marks 50 Years since Discovery of Ancient Thracian Gold Treasure from Mogilanska Mound in Vratsa
A two-day scientific conference in the northwestern Bulgarian city of Vratsa is marking the 50th anniversary since the discovery of one of the most impressive treasures of Ancient Thrace – the Mogilanska Mound treasure.
Bulgaria’s Yambol Builds Ancient Roman Wooden Keep in Ancient Thracian City and Archaeological Preserve Kabile
A wooden Ancient Roman fortification has been built in the Archaeological Preserve Kabile near today’s city of Yambol in Southern Bulgaria, which was a major Ancient Thracian city, and a crucial Roman military camp in the later Antiquity period.
Archaeologists Find Exquisite Medieval Ring with Obsidian Gemstone in Bulgaria’s Rock City Perperikon, Complete Excavations of Its Acropolis
A massive gold-plated silver ring with an obsidian gemstone dating from the Late Middle Ages has been discovered by the archaeologists excavating the ancient and medieval rock city of Perperikon (Perperik) near the southern Bulgarian city of Kardzhali in the…
Archaeologists Discover Silver Treasure in Ancient Thracian Ruler’s Residence near Bulgaria’s Brodilovo
A silver treasure of consisting of bracelets, earrings, and coins has been discovered by the archaeologists excavating the fortified residence of an Ancient Thracian ruler from the Asti tribe located near the town of Brodilovo, Tsarevo Municipality, Burgas District, in…
‘Aquae Calidae – Thermopolis’ Archaeological Preserve in Bulgaria’s Burgas Shows Votive Tablet of ‘The Three Nymphs’
The museum of the ancient and medieval “Aquae Calidae – Thermopolis” Archaeological Preserve in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas has shown to the public the famous votive table of “The Shrine of the Three Nymphs”, as the site…
Yailata Archaeological Preserve on Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast Finally Rescued from Construction Investors
The Yailata Archaeological Preserve on Bulgaria’s Northern Black Sea coast, which features historical monuments dating back to the period from the 5th millennium BC to the 11th century AD, has been rescued from construction investors as an illegally built structure…
Gold Rush Reminding of Ancient Thracian Treasures Draws Hundreds to Bulgaria’s Rivers – AFP
Bulgaria is experiencing a gold rush 2,000 years after the civilization of Ancient Thrace created their gold treasures, writes AFP in a report about modern-day gold panners along the Bulgarian rivers where once the Ancient Thracians mined their gold.
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Thracian Ruler’s Residence near Bulgaria’s Brodilovo
The residence of an Ancient Thracian ruler has been found during archaeological excavations near the town of Brodilovo, Tsarevo Municipality, Burgas District, located in Southeast Bulgaria near the Black Sea coast.
‘Golden Legend’ Exhibit Featuring Some of Bulgaria’s Prehistoric, Ancient Thracian Treasures Opens in Japan’s Museum of Western Art in Tokyo
The “Golden Legend” exhibition, which features some of Bulgaria’s most impressive treasures from the Prehistory and Ancient Thrace, has been opened in The National Museum of Western Art in the Japanese capital Tokyo.
