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Tuesday, 09 February 2010

Archaeologists in Bulgaria Discover Thracian Silver and Bronze Artefacts



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3 November 2009 | Bulgarian archaeologists recently discovered an aristocrat’s tomb, filled with valuable vessels and artefacts, near the village of Karanovo in south-eastern Bulgaria.

The burial tomb, which stretches over 12 square metres, dates to the end of the first and the beginning of the second century AD.

Placed in the aristocrat’s tomb for use in the afterlife, there were two silver cups with images of the god of love, Eros, and a number of other ornate silver and bronze vessels.

In addition, the archaeologists also discovered a chariot and fragments of a shield.

Let by archaeologist Veselin Ignatov, the team has only started to excavate its new find and Ignatov expects that many more valuable items will be unearthed.

After a special shelter is built on the site, the team will continue excavations during the coming winter months.

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