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Bulgarian Archaeologist Claims He Found 'The Temple' of Dionysus

Top Bulgarian archaeologist Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov has presented new finds from the Ancient Thracian city and medieval fortress of Perperikon proving the existence of an Antiquity period sanctuary that he believes could be the ancient Temple of Dionysus.

Society » Archaeology | August 30, 2011, Tuesday // 17:35 | Viewed: 13451

Bulgarian Archaeologists Dig Up Church at Obliterated Medieval Stronghold

A team of Bulgarian archaeologists also including British students has unearthed a 13th church at Cherven – a major medieval fortress during the Second Bulgarian Empire that was destroyed during the Ottoman conquest.

Society » Archaeology | August 18, 2011, Thursday // 14:41 | Viewed: 12678

Archeology Digs at Bulgarian Black Sea Coast Reveal Precious Finds

The archeological excavations at the Bulgarian Black Sea Kaliakra cape have been renewed at the beginning of August, immediately yielding more artifacts.

Society » Archaeology | August 17, 2011, Wednesday // 14:15 | Viewed: 8899

Works at Bulgarian Hwy Yield Scores of Archeological Finds

Thousands of archeological objects with museum value have been found during construction works at the recently launched Maritsa highway in southern Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | August 16, 2011, Tuesday // 13:40 | Viewed: 3463

Bulgarian Archeologists Discover New Thracian Sanctuary

A Thracian rock sanctuary from the 5th century BC has been discovered in the Rhodope Mountains by Bulgarian archeologists.

Society » Archaeology | August 16, 2011, Tuesday // 12:37 | Viewed: 7030

Bulgarian Archaeologist Discovers Unknown Christian Archbishopric at Perperikon

Leading Bulgarian archaeologist Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov has discovered two archbishop's seals proving the existence of a previously unknown Christian archbishopric in the Middle Ages.

Society » Archaeology | August 15, 2011, Monday // 14:33 | Viewed: 12960

Archeologists Discover 5 Thracian Tombs in NE Bulgaria

Bulgarian archeologist announced Friday the latest precious and unique finds in the country, discovered near the village of Mogilets in the area of the town of Omurtag in northeastern Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | August 12, 2011, Friday // 11:59 | Viewed: 7496

Sofia Metro Digs Unveil Precious Roman Mosaic

A unique Roman mosaic with a stylized crown of laurels from the 4th century AD has been found by archeologists in the very heart of Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Archaeology | August 5, 2011, Friday // 12:39 | Viewed: 4563

St. John The Baptist Relics Put Bulgaria's Sozopol in CNN Focus

Last summer's remarkable archeological discovery of the St. John the Baptist's relics in Bulgaria's coastal town of Sozopol has attracted huge interest towards the town as a historical center of the country.

Society » Archaeology | July 18, 2011, Monday // 12:42 | Viewed: 5829

Bulgarian Archeologists Unearth Precious Finds at Perperikon

The first precious archeological finds for 2011 at the Thracian rock sanctuary Perperikon in southern Bulgaria are already a fact, according to Bulgaria's top archeologist, Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov.

Society » Archaeology | July 15, 2011, Friday // 11:24 | Viewed: 5324

Bulgarian, French Archaeologists Find Apollo Coins from 4th Century BC

Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered 30 bronze coins with images of Ancient Greek god Apollo dating back to the 4th-3rd century BC.

Society » Archaeology | July 13, 2011, Wednesday // 08:54 | Viewed: 9699

Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Christian Complex during Sofia Metro Construction

A large complex of small Christian churches has been gradually unearthed by Bulgarian archaeologists in downtown Sofia during continuing excavations at the construction sites of the Sofia Metro.

Society » Archaeology | July 12, 2011, Tuesday // 20:53 | Viewed: 7772

Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Major Church Built by Byzantium's Last Emperors

Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed the main church of a 14th century Byzantine monastery built by the last dynasty of the Eastern Roman Empire located in the Black Sea town of Sozopol.

Society » Archaeology | July 7, 2011, Thursday // 14:29 | Viewed: 13133

Bulgarian Archaeologists Find Iron Labrys at Ancient Thracian Kings' Residence

Bulgarian archaeologists have dug up an iron labrys, a ceremonial doubleheaded ax, at the residence of the rulers of the Odrysian Kingdom, the state of the most powerful tribe of Ancient Thrace, located at the mount of Kozi Gramadi.

Society » Archaeology | July 5, 2011, Tuesday // 14:59 | Viewed: 17288

Remnants of Roman Main Street Unearthed in Bulgaria's Capital

New sections of a Roman main street (decumanus) have been unearthed during archaeological excavations in the underpass between the Council of Ministers and the Presidency in Sofia.

Society » Archaeology | June 29, 2011, Wednesday // 17:30 | Viewed: 4278

Bulgarian Archeaologists Investigate Mysterious Death

Bulgarian archaeologists uncovered a human skeleton dating some 6,500 years back believed to belong to a person who died a violent death.

Society » Archaeology | June 29, 2011, Wednesday // 14:37 | Viewed: 2294

Bulgarian Archaeologists Find Medieval Ring

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Society » Archaeology | June 23, 2011, Thursday // 16:14 | Viewed: 5964

Bulgarian Archaeologists Discover Intact Thracian Tomb with Treasures

An intact Ancient Thracian tomb which has not been destroyed by treasure hunters has been discovered by a team of Bulgarian archaeologists near the town of Opaka in northeast Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | June 23, 2011, Thursday // 15:48 | Viewed: 12587

John The Baptist Relics Moved to Renovated Church in Bulgaria's Sozopol

The relics, unearthed last summer off Sozopol on Bulgaria's southern coast and purported to be St. John the Baptist, will be moved to SS Cyril and Methodius church in Sozopol.

Society » Archaeology | June 22, 2011, Wednesday // 19:08 | Viewed: 5474

Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Story of Ancient Thracians' War with Philip II of Macedon

Bulgarian archaeologists have made crucial discoveries at the residence of the rulers of the Odrysian Kingdom, the state of the most powerful tribe of Ancient Thrace, including details about its sacking by the troops of Philip II of Macedon.

Society » Archaeology | June 21, 2011, Tuesday // 16:41 | Viewed: 19533

Ancient Roman Reenactment Promotes Cultural Heritage of Northwest Bulgaria

A two-day conference on the cultural and historical heritage of Bulgaria's northwest region gathered scholars and experts in the city of Montana.

Society » Archaeology | June 18, 2011, Saturday // 12:37 | Viewed: 6749
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