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Bulgarian Archaeologists Unveil Tomb of Thracian Priestess

Bulgarian archeologists working at the Sveshtari tomb have made new important findings suggesting the burial of a female Thracian cult leader.

Society » Archaeology | November 21, 2013, Thursday // 15:50 | Viewed: 19739

100+ Archaeological Sites on Bulgaria's South Stream Pipeline Stretch

There are over 100 archaeological sites on the route of the South Stream gas pipeline in Bulgaria and their fate remains unknown.

Society » Archaeology | November 17, 2013, Sunday // 15:36 | Viewed: 4457

New Archaeology Treasue Unearthed in Bulgaria

Emergency excavations in the construction of the gas pipeline route between Bulgaria and Romania have yielded the latest archeological treasure.

Society » Archaeology | November 2, 2013, Saturday // 15:01 | Viewed: 10111

Bulgaria's Sveshtari Thracian Tomb Celebrated Life

Over the year, Bulgarian archaeologists have made important new discoveries about the Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari, announced archaeologist Prof. Diana Gergova.

Society » Archaeology | October 27, 2013, Sunday // 13:42 | Viewed: 30563

Ancient Wine Cellar Discovered in Bulgaria's Nessebar

Archaeologists in Bulgaria's Black Sea town of Nessebar have dug up an antique winery, believed to date back to the 5th century B.C.

Society » Archaeology | October 18, 2013, Friday // 18:18 | Viewed: 5618

Grounds of Bulgarian Archaeology 'Sensation' Turned into Meadow

Much of the grounds of the Bulgarian archaeological reserve "Sboryanovo" near the town of Isperih and the village of Sveshtari have become a field planted with alfalfa.

Society » Archaeology | October 4, 2013, Friday // 13:51 | Viewed: 3958

Bulgarians Practiced Anti-Vampire Rituals up until 25 Years Ago – Archeologist

Rituals aiming to prevent dead people from turning into vampires were practiced in Bulgaria until quite recently, according to renowned Bulgarian archeologist Nikolay Ovcharov.

Society » Archaeology | October 2, 2013, Wednesday // 19:47 | Viewed: 8832

Archaeologists Discover Plaque Depicting Fortuna in Plovdiv

Archaeologists in Plovdiv discovered pieces of unique marble statues and a votive tablet depicting the Greek Goddess of luck Fortuna.

Society » Archaeology | September 26, 2013, Thursday // 17:17 | Viewed: 4332

Unique Thracian Carriage Discovered In Northern Bulgaria

Archeologists have unearthed a 25-centuries-old two-wheel carriage near the Bulgarian northeastern town of Sveshtari.

Society » Archaeology | September 25, 2013, Wednesday // 17:14 | Viewed: 7475

Bulgaria Unearths 2nd 'Vampire' Skeleton

A second skeleton of a medieval "vampire" has been discovered on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.

Society » Archaeology | September 6, 2013, Friday // 14:45 | Viewed: 12462

Bulgarian Archeologists Uncover Large Votive Relief of Zeus

A team of Bulgarian archeologists led by Dr. Ivan Hristov has discovered an unusually large votive relief of the ancient Greek God Zeus near the Bulgarian village of Starosel.

Society » Archaeology | August 5, 2013, Monday // 13:35 | Viewed: 14850

Visitors Flock to Bulgaria's 1st Fully Restored Roman Fortress

The first fully restored Roman fortress in Bulgaria in the village of Belchin near the mountain town of Samokov has enjoyed huge interest over the weekend.

Society » Archaeology | July 22, 2013, Monday // 12:42 | Viewed: 4043

1st Fully Restored Roman Fortress Opens Doors in Bulgaria

The first fully restored Roman fortress in Bulgaria in the village of Belchin near the mountain town of Samokov opened doors for visitors Saturday.

Society » Archaeology | July 20, 2013, Saturday // 14:17 | Viewed: 5140

393 Ancient Roman Coins Discovered in Bulgaria

Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed 393 bronze coins from the 5th century AD, minted during the reign of Roman Emperor Theodosius II.

Society » Archaeology | July 10, 2013, Wednesday // 16:33 | Viewed: 7661

Bulgaria's 'Vampire' Skeleton Heads Back to Home Town

The skeleton of a medieval “vampire” discovered in Bulgaria is to be transported back to the town of Sozopol when archaeologists unearthed it last year.

Society » Archaeology | June 6, 2013, Thursday // 18:39 | Viewed: 3099

Restored 'Vampire' Face Seen in Bulgaria's History Museum

Residents and guests of the Bulgarian capital Sofia can see the reconstructed face of the "vampire from Sozopol" over the weekend and for few days next week in the National History Museum, NIM.

Society » Archaeology | May 31, 2013, Friday // 17:02 | Viewed: 8798

Unique Thracian Exhibit Opens in Sofia

The unique exhibit "The Sword of King Seuthes III" is opening Wednesday at the National History Museum, NIM, in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society » Archaeology | April 10, 2013, Wednesday // 13:52 | Viewed: 6809

Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Major Roman Thermae

A Bulgarian team of archaeologists have discovered well-preserved remains of a Roman bath in the ancient Bulgarian town of Sozopol.

Society » Archaeology | February 18, 2013, Monday // 16:12 | Viewed: 16249

Bulgaria Funds Varna Roman Baths Restoration with BGN 3 M

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, has pledged the significant amount of BGN 3 M for restoration and conservation of the historical Roman Baths in the Black Sea city of Varna.

Society » Archaeology | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 12:31 | Viewed: 5945

Unique Bulgarian Thracian Treasure May Be Displayed in US

US Ambassador to Bulgaria Marcie Ries has been impressed by the unique gold Thracian treasure that was recently discovered in the country's famous Sveshtari tomb.

Society » Archaeology | January 15, 2013, Tuesday // 17:44 | Viewed: 3094

Bulgarian Archeologists Unearth Poseidon, Priapus Temples

Bulgarian archeologists in the historical coastal town of Sozopol are working on unearthing two antique temples - of Gods Poseidon and Priapus.

Society » Archaeology | December 30, 2012, Sunday // 10:47 | Viewed: 9514
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