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Rare Priapus Figurine and Head of Mithras Found at Roman Fortress in Bulgaria
A rare bronze figurine of Priapus and a sculpted head identified as the god Mithras have been found at Novae, a Roman legionary fortress beside the Danube in northern Bulgaria. The discoveries came during an excavation season that also revealed more of a vast building that may have housed the commander of the legion. The…
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Workers Split Up a Byzantine Gold Hoard. Only 150 Coins Were Saved
A hoard discovered during construction work in northwestern Bulgaria may originally have contained as many as 600 Byzantine gold coins. Instead of being reported to archaeologists, however, the find was concealed and divided among the workers who uncovered it. Only 150 coins remained together. They were recovered by Bulgarian authorities as part of a collection…
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1,600-Year-Old Skeleton Found Curled Inside a Giant Roman Jar in Bulgaria
Archaeologists excavating the Roman city of Deultum in Bulgaria have uncovered a 1,600-year-old skeleton inside a giant ceramic storage vessel. The individual may have climbed into the jar as fire and violence engulfed the city—then died without attempting to escape. The remains were discovered on August 10 in the northern tower of Deultum’s western gate,…
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Archaeologists Find Blue Pigment on a 5,000-Year-Old Skeleton in Bulgaria
Archaeologists excavating a burial mound in northeastern Bulgaria have found traces of blue pigment on a skeleton dating back approximately 5,000 years. The central grave has been linked to the Yamnaya culture, whose funerary traditions are commonly associated with red ochre rather than blue coloring. The burial was uncovered inside the so-called Great Mound near…
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Ancient Roman Settlement Unearthed in Bulgaria: 1,500-Year-Old History Destroyed by Fire
Archaeologists have discovered a Late Roman settlement, destroyed by fire, near the village of Borimechkovo in the Pazardzhik region of Bulgaria, during natural gas pipeline construction. This significant find, spanning an impressive 4,400 square meters in the Western Sredna Gora mountains, sheds light on the region’s rich history. Traces from the Ancient Settlement: The meticulous…