Thracian "Sacred Field" Brings New Surprise to Bulgaria

Society | August 7, 2006, Monday // 00:00

A field in central Bulgaria believed to be a Thracian hotspot for bringing gifts for the gods has delighted archeologists once again.

A gold plate, silver and bronze ritual knives, and two fine silver vessels are among the latest findings at the site near Dabene, it was announced on Monday.

Archeologists have also come across a clay vessel with rich diaper decoration, which is typical for ancient Troy, the National Museum of History revealed.

Over the past weekend, at the same spot near Dabene a team discovered 545 gold items, including a unique, perfectly-preserved dagger.

The latter will be displayed at the Museum as of August 9.

Bulgaria's experts could not find a trace of a settlement, temple or a tomb at the spot where the precious finds have emerged.

That made them believe that the field was used to lay gifts for the gods, especially for the earth goddess Gea.

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