Erotic graffiti dating back to the Middle Ages have become the greatest attraction for tourists visiting Bulgaria's medieval capital of Preslav.
The drawings are on the eastern fortress wall of Preslav, which was the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire from 893 to 972 and one of the most important cities of medieval Europe.
Archaeologists say that the ancient graffiti were thoroughly examined in the 70s but they had not gained much popularity until recently.
The director of the national archaeological reserve, Alexander Gorchev, said that it is not clear who was the author of the drawings but scientists suppose authorship belongs to Bulgarian soldiers or workers from the 10th century.
Mr Gorchev added that there is an idea to create an "alley of love and sex" in the fortress in order to further popularise the drawings among tourists.
"If we consider the artistry of the drawings, we could say the medieval inhabitants of the old Bulgarian capital had elaborate sex lives," Gorchev also said.
Author: Rollingstoned, 6 Jun 2008 17:44:03
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
Hahahaha! I love it.
How about some more modern forms of erotica?
8===D
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( * )( * )
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:-p ( v )
8===D ~O-:
And the classic....
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Please excuse my childish behavior...I couldn't control myself for a minute, there.
Author: Lotus, 6 Jun 2008 21:02:59
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
Actually, Rollingstoned, before doing any spin off jokes, let's examine the artistry and the phenomenon itself. It is quite good, I think. I am familiar with ancient erotica art of other cultures but never thought the ancient Bulgarians had anything like it. Actually, the pose is even quite creative. So, overall, I know it doesn't come close to the Kama Sutra, but it is an archeological finding to be noted. Also, it makes the ancient Bulgarians more intriquing. Doing it while riding a horse, explains the genetic predisposition to do things while driving at fast speed. ..And now, to join your childishness. I think the Hustler should open a store next to the ruins and commercialize it.
As far as your erotic graffiti, I think they are...a bit "white bread". Hope your other art expression is better.
Author: WickedWitch, 6 Jun 2008 21:19:48
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
RS,
With the appropriate text, you might have a graphic novel on your hands there.
Also, this is a bit non-sequiturish but I thought you might be just the person to enjoy this:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LKtxg1D7vZw
and this:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PRyvsRAo8T8&feature=related
This guy is amazingly funny.
""If we consider the artistry of the drawings, we could say the medieval inhabitants of the old Bulgarian capital had elaborate sex lives," Gorchev also said."
Tchyeah, once you involve fast moving objects, simplicity's not really in the picture.
Author: Uchak, 6 Jun 2008 22:27:42
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
^^
or in WW case _ _ Ha!
Author: WickedWitch, 6 Jun 2008 22:40:19
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
Haha, that was funny actually.
Of course, I laugh cause I got some fantastic rack here.
I might be fat and ugly have a hairy back (can't shave 'cause the warts there are vicious) and I might be developing a wrinkle from laughing too much lately, but the puppies are phenomenal.
Author: Uchak, 7 Jun 2008 02:57:16
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
I always suspected you're a heinous porker...my theory is that ALL forum participantrs on most forums are heinousw (myslef included!) must be something to that...
Author: WickedWitch, 7 Jun 2008 13:16:53
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
Oh yeah, I just can't help myself with the Cheetos. And the pizzas. And the fries... 217 lbs and counting. Although Nair has helped with the hair problem.
That's why I am a feminist and why I behave like this here, really. I'm just lashing out at the society that spurned me.
Author: Rollingstoned, 5 Jul 2008 01:00:38
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
Hi WickedWitch,
Thanks for the links. I have never heard of that guy but you're absolutely right, he is amazing and very funny. :-)
I'm just coming down from a two week vacation that was also filled with funny moments. I spent one week showing my girlfriend all around New York State, well, one day we drove up to see Niagara Falls with no intentions of crossing the border to Canada but due to a wrong turn...that's where we ended up! On The Rainbow Bridge! We were abit concerned too because my picture on my drivers license is abit old and I look like I am a member of The Taliban and my gf just had her Green Card with her. At any rate, we spent some time in the custody of the Canadian Authorities but we eventually made it safely back to The United States. Looking back, we should have stayed in Canada for a spell. Perhaps to visit DP who as you know, lives fairly close. ;-)
Lotus...."White Bread"?!?
Surely you jest.
I prefer Hegadorns' French Bread especially when it is dipped in virgin olive oil that is sprinkled over organic tomatoes and homemade mozzarella cheese!
Please put the map down and pick up the menu! ;-p
Author: Bill, 5 Jul 2008 13:47:17
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
RS:
You'd probably get quite a kick out of the murals in Pompeii, especially those on the brothel wall. I won't go into detail here, but some of them raise an eyebrow or two.
You might try a vacation in southern Italy some time. I haven't been there in years, but if any of the charm hasn't been overbuilt, overpopulated, and otherwise "modernized", you'll find it spectacular (My spell check doesn't like "modernised".)
If you're looking for spectacular scenery, I'd recommend Capri, Ischia, Sorrento and Catania. Take a Med cruise and go to Catania. It's only from the seaward side that you get a spectacular view. The peak of Mount Aetna is centered over the dome of the cathedral.
Go south from Naples on the little narrow gauge railroad. It goes through Pompeii and Herculaneum, and ends at Sorrento. If you get off at Torregaveta, there is (or was in my day) a cable car up to Monte Faito, which is high enough to permit a view down the crater of Vesuvius. In Italian, a cable car on wheels on the ground is called a "funicolare". Did you know that the song, "Funiculi, Funicula", was written for the opening of this?
Even if you don't get off and do some side sightseeing, the ride itself is worth it. The steep slopes are terraced and contain lemon groves and other fruit trees.
Then, of course, there's Amalfi. The "Amali Drive" is famous, but it's hell on the driver. The passengers get fantasic views, but the driver has to deal with a curvy road with cliffs up on the inland side and cliffs down on the seaward side. This is enhanced by a narrow road which can scare he daylights out of you when meeting a truck or bus going in the opposite direction.
I have to say, though, that I consider the time spent while stationed in Naples as the most pleasant years of my life. I don't know if that's possible any more, but it was fun while it lasted.
Author: Uchak, 6 Jul 2008 02:31:36
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
WW if you lost say 70 pounds you could get a guy...and quit the feminist ravings!
serioulsy, stick to lingonberries and saunas!
Author: WickedWitch, 6 Jul 2008 10:33:07
Tourists Enjoy Medieval Erotic Graffiti in Bulgaria's Preslav
Uchak,
But I love cupcakes way too much. More than having a guy, that's for sure.
I won't be so tacky as to give a number, so let's say that my IQ's sufficient for my needs and leave it at that.