Unique Golden Wreath Delights Sofia
Society | August 3, 2005, Wednesday
The unique Thracian golden wreath, part of a Thracian treasure discovered last month in Bulgaria, has been put on display at the National History Museum. The entire treasure will be displayed to the public in the end of October. Photo by Y. Nikolova (SNA)
The unique Thracian golden wreath, which is a part of a Thracian treasure discovered last month in Bulgaria , has been put on display at Sofia's National History Museum.
The entire 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 entire 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.
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