Thracian King's Gold Moves to Sofia
Society | July 26, 2005, Tuesday
National Historic Museum team, headed by Prof. Daniela Agre, presented Tuesday recently discovered Thracian ruler’s riches, including a gold wreath, dating back to 4th century BC. Photo by Nadya Kotseva (Sofia News Agency)
The unique Thracian treasure, discovered on Sunday in Bulgaria, was transported Tuesday to the National Historic Museum in Sofia.
Archaeologists came across the grave of an ancient ruler, believed to be a Thracian king, near the village of Zlatinitsa. The team from the National Historic Museum, headed by Prof. Daniela Agre, discovered 50 gold, silver and bronze funeral gifts.
The ruler was buried fully accoutred - with helmet, chain armor, sword and six spears. He also had a gold wreath on his head and a gold ring on his hand - symbols of king's power, Prof. Bozsidar Dimitrov, Museum's Director said.
The Thracian king was also a very tall man - approximately 190 cm of height, Prof. Agre said.
The astounding find dates back to 4th century BC and is believed to be the richest of its kind discovered so far in Bulgaria.
The treasure will be displayed to the public in the end of October, archaeologists announced.
Archaeologists came across the grave of an ancient ruler, believed to be a Thracian king, near the village of Zlatinitsa. The team from the National Historic Museum, headed by Prof. Daniela Agre, discovered 50 gold, silver and bronze funeral gifts.
The ruler was buried fully accoutred - with helmet, chain armor, sword and six spears. He also had a gold wreath on his head and a gold ring on his hand - symbols of king's power, Prof. Bozsidar Dimitrov, Museum's Director said.
The Thracian king was also a very tall man - approximately 190 cm of height, Prof. Agre said.
The astounding find dates back to 4th century BC and is believed to be the richest of its kind discovered so far in Bulgaria.
The treasure will be displayed to the public in the end of October, archaeologists announced.
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