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Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 |
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A newly discovered gold treasure, including two spindle parts and 355 gold beads, is on display beginning Tuesday at the National History Museum in Sofia.
The gold treasure has been discovered in a tomb near the town of Harmanli and until now has been kept as a top secret by the archeological team, the National History Museum and the Culture Ministry due to fears of treasure hunters.
The objects are dated from the middle of the bronze era - about the 20th - 18th century BC. The spindle parts have most likely been used as jewelry, not for spinning.
Borislav Borislavov, who had discovered the treasure, says that the find is of major significance for archeology.
"These are objects dating from a period that is the least known, not only in Bulgarian, but in European history. The discovery proves that in Thrace, more precisely South Thrace - the region south of Stara Planina, a civilization comparable to the Aegean one has existed," Borislavov stated.
The archeological team continues to work in the location of the tomb where more objects, such as a bronze knife and grindstone have been found.
Profesor Bozhidar Bozhilov, Director of National History Museum says that the gold objects would cost nearly GBP 2 M on the black market. |
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Sofia News Agency
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