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Buried Secrets of Kaliakra: Child Graves, Gold Coins, and Traces of the Plague on Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast
On a windswept rocky headland that once served as the capital of the Dobruja Despotate, archaeologists have unearthed new evidence of medieval life and death. This year’s excavations at Kaliakra revealed child burials, gilded jewellery, rare coins, and even possible traces of the 14th-century plague. A Child’s Grave with Unusual Treasures The season’s most striking…
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Exploring Bulgaria’s Ancient Roots: The Link Between Shamans, Deities, and Central Asian Heritage
Long before the modern map divided nations, ancient spiritual practices led by shamans thrived across the vast Eurasian steppes. These traditions, deeply connected with unseen spiritual realms, have left lasting impressions in rituals, symbols, and monumental stones. A recent Bulgarian expedition to Mongolia has uncovered fascinating evidence tying the pagan origins of the Bulgars to…