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The Panagyurishte Treasure
The Vulchitrun Treasure
The Rogozen Treasure
The Small Tomb Treasure
The Letnitsa Treasure
The Borovo Treasure
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THE
VARNA NECROPOLIS
TREASURE
 In
1972, during excavations at the Chalcolithic necropolis of a settlement dating to the
end of the fifth millennium BC near the
present-day city of Varna on the Black Sea coast, archaeologists revealed traces
of a civilization equal to that of Egypt and Mesopotamia. During the digs
many tombs were found with over 300 objects made of pure gold - scepters,
axes, bracelets, other decorative pieces, bull-shaped plates. Most amazing
is the sepulcher of a ruler/high priest with a gold scepter and a set of
gold regalia, symbols of power and authority.
So, the Varna necropolis was
found to contain remarkably rich burials. Over 1.5 kg of gold in the form of
fine appliqués, bracelets, and beads were
uncovered in just one grave. Some of the findings are of strikingly
exquisite making. The massive gold concave bracelets would challenge even
the skilful modern jewellers.
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The Varna Necropolis Treasure
The Duvanlii Treasure
The Mogilanska Mogila Treasure
The Loukovit Treasure
The Kralevo Treasure
The Svetitsata Treasure
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