On May 19 the Archaeological Museum in Varna will open an exhibition of Thracian treasures as part of the 13th summit of the heads of the Central-European countries.
The exhibits date from 5th century BC to 3rd century AD and include the famous Varna golden treasure. Experts claim this is the oldest treasure in the world, dating from 4 400 BC. Archaeologists discovered over 90 golden objects weighing 1.5 kg. One of the graves in the Varna necropolis, where the treasure was discovered, is supposedly of a king. Only his necklace, a regal symbol, weighed 500 gr.
During the exhibition people will have the chance to see the famous Vulchitrun treasure – the biggest one dating from the bronze age. It comprises of 13 golden plates and goblets.
The unique exhibition includes the Rogozen and Panagyurishte treasures. With their fine and precise decoration and perfection of forms, these remain the most exquisite samples of the early Greek art. Internationally famous, the treasures can rarely be seen in Bulgarian exhibitions.
The exhibits date from 5th century BC to 3rd century AD and include the famous Varna golden treasure. Experts claim this is the oldest treasure in the world, dating from 4 400 BC. Archaeologists discovered over 90 golden objects weighing 1.5 kg. One of the graves in the Varna necropolis, where the treasure was discovered, is supposedly of a king. Only his necklace, a regal symbol, weighed 500 gr.
During the exhibition people will have the chance to see the famous Vulchitrun treasure – the biggest one dating from the bronze age. It comprises of 13 golden plates and goblets.
The unique exhibition includes the Rogozen and Panagyurishte treasures. With their fine and precise decoration and perfection of forms, these remain the most exquisite samples of the early Greek art. Internationally famous, the treasures can rarely be seen in Bulgarian exhibitions.
