Society » Archaeology

Bulgarian 'Vampire' Makes National Geographic 2012 Top 10

The "vampire" skeleton, unearthed during archaeology excavations in the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Sozopol, is included in the National Geographic ranking of the 10 most popular news pictures for 2012.

Society » Archaeology | December 12, 2012, Wednesday // 11:14 | Viewed: 6029

Bulgaria Unearths Ancient 'Millionaire's' Treasure

Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed 40 silver coins during excavations in the second largest city of Plovdiv.

Society » Archaeology | November 28, 2012, Wednesday // 19:35 | Viewed: 3532

Ancient Necropolis Pops on Path of Bulgaria-Romania Gas Link

A necropolis with over 100 burials has been unearthed during archaeological excavations near the village of Marten in northern Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | November 28, 2012, Wednesday // 16:35 | Viewed: 10164

Bulgarians Want Unique Thracian Treasure Back in Hometown

Residents of Bulgaria’s town of Isperih plan to launch a petition to have the unique gold Thracian treasure, recently discovered in the nearby famous Sveshtari tomb, to be returned to them.

Society » Archaeology | November 19, 2012, Monday // 12:06 | Viewed: 3369

Magnificent Bulgarian Thracian Gold 'Outshines' Obama's Win

The unique gold Thracian treasure, recently discovered in the famous Sveshtari tomb in Bulgaria, has become extremely popular on the British BBC.

Society » Archaeology | November 13, 2012, Tuesday // 11:32 | Viewed: 3500

Louvre 'Eyes' Bulgaria's Newest Thracian Treasure

Bulgaria's Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov, has informed Monday that the unique gold Thracian treasure recently discovered in the famous Sveshtari tomb in Bulgaria would be soon displayed at the Louvre.

Society » Archaeology | November 12, 2012, Monday // 13:54 | Viewed: 4487

Bulgarian PM to Pay PR Visit to Unique Thracian Treasure

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is to see the unique gold Thracian treasure recently discovered by archaeologists in the famous Sveshtari tomb, the Bulgarian government's press office has announced.

Society » Archaeology | November 11, 2012, Sunday // 10:38 | Viewed: 3036

Bulgarian Archaeologists Find Unique Gold Thracian Treasure

Bulgarian archaeologists have found a unique gold Thracian treasure in the famous Sveshtari tomb.

Society » Archaeology | November 8, 2012, Thursday // 11:49 | Viewed: 30077

Bulgarian Archaeologists Rescue Thracian Treasure from Hwy Construction

A real archaeological treasure has popped out underneath the "Struma" highway construction works in western Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | October 19, 2012, Friday // 10:39 | Viewed: 6137

Bulgarian Govt to Pressure Archaeologists Legally over Highways - Report

Bulgaria's Borisov Cabinet plans to introduce legal amendments in order to be able to pressure archaeologists legally over speedy highway construction, according to reports.

Society » Archaeology | October 16, 2012, Tuesday // 17:40 | Viewed: 2677

Archaeologists Uncover Roman Mosaic in Downtown Sofia

Archaeologists have discovered colorful floor mosaic from the Roman era near the so-called West Gate of Serdica in downtown Sofia.

Society » Archaeology | October 15, 2012, Monday // 17:31 | Viewed: 8515

Bulgarian Archaeologist Claims Finding Oldest Town in Europe

The oldest historical town in Europe is located near the saltpans in the vicinity of the Bulgarian northeastern town of Provadiya in the Varna region.

Society » Archaeology | October 7, 2012, Sunday // 14:12 | Viewed: 6201

Bulgarian Govt Promises Funding for 4 Key Archaeological Reserves

Bulgaria's Finance Minister Simeon Djankov has promised to provide funding for four archaeological reserves in the northeastern Shumen District.

Society » Archaeology | October 1, 2012, Monday // 20:01 | Viewed: 2383

Bulgarian Archaeologists Find Fresh Gold Coins at Perperikon

Bulgarian archaeologists have found more gold and silver coins at the holy rock city of Perperikon, belonging to the largest ever medieval coin treasure in the country.

Society » Archaeology | September 28, 2012, Friday // 10:02 | Viewed: 5758

Bulgarian Archaeologists Find Coin Treasure on Black Sea Coast

A team of Bulgarian archaeologists has found a coin treasure from the 3rd century BC near the southeastern-most Bulgarian Black Sea village of Sinemorets.

Society » Archaeology | September 27, 2012, Thursday // 19:01 | Viewed: 6506

Archaeologists Discover St. Nicholas Holy Oil in Bulgaria - Report

Bulgarian archaeologists suppose they might have discovered manna from the relics of St. Nicholas, said Bulgarian National Museum of History director Bozhidar Dimitrov.

Society » Archaeology | September 19, 2012, Wednesday // 18:38 | Viewed: 2995

Antique 'Pan' Found near Bulgaria's Sozopol

Bulgarian archaeologist and divers have discovered in Black Sea waters an antique vessel, dated from the 6th century B.C., which was used to prepare food.

Society » Archaeology | September 17, 2012, Monday // 17:14 | Viewed: 3265

Bulgarian 'Vampire' Featured on National Geographic

The National Geographic Channel is airing Sunday evening a film dedicated to archaeology excavations in the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Sozopol, focusing on the "vampire" skeleton.

Society » Archaeology | September 16, 2012, Sunday // 11:44 | Viewed: 6102

Bulgarian Archaeologists Find Unique Thracian Lion Head

Bulgarian archaeologists have stumbled upon a unique lion head stone sculpture from the times of the Trojan War.

Society » Archaeology | September 13, 2012, Thursday // 14:06 | Viewed: 9733

Bulgaria's Ruse Hosts 22nd Limes Congress

The Bulgarian Danube city of Ruse is now the host of the 22nd Limes Congress.

Society » Archaeology | September 6, 2012, Thursday // 13:04 | Viewed: 2227

Bulgaria Marks 30 Y of Sensational Archaeological Discovery

Bulgaria marks Friday in the northeastern town of Isperih 30 years of the sensational discovery of the Thracian Sveshtari tomb included in the world cultural-historical heritage of UNESCO.

Society » Archaeology | August 17, 2012, Friday // 11:28 | Viewed: 26027
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria