Bulgaria Archaeologists Present Unique Thracian Tomb Finds [pics]

Novinite ^ | Tuesday, November 17, 2009 | unattributed

[SunkenCiv]

A team of Bulgarian archaeologists led by Veselin Ignatov formally presented Tuesday their finds from the tomb of an aristocrat from Ancient Thrace near the southern town of Nova Zagora.

In October and November 2009, Ignatov's team found a burial tomb of dated back to the end of 1st century and beginning of 2nd century AD, located outside of the village of Karanovo, in southern Bulgaria.

The finds at the lavish Thracian tomb include gold rings, silver cups and vessels coated with gold and clay vessels. Those include two silver cups with images of love god Eros, and a number of other ornate silver and bronze vessels.

According to Ignatov, the finds are sufficiently varying and rich to be used for the forming of a small museum dedicated to provincial Roman-era art. The aristocrat belonged to a rich family descended from the ruling strata in the Odrysian Kingdom (5-3rd century BC).

[SunkenCiv]

The two silver cups with gold coating featuring images of the ancient god Eros are among the most precious finds from the Karanovo tomb. Photo by BGNES

[BykrBayb]

Wow! Grave robbing can be lucrative.

[Focault's Pendulum]

A team of Bulgarian archaeologists

Bulgarian archeologists!!!! I thought the only thing Bulgaria produced were Soviet sponsored assassins?

[bgill]

Wow, they must be old. They still have price tags on the bottom instead of bar codes!

;)

[SunkenCiv]

from the bulgaria keyword:

• Flood Expedition Inspires 'Noah's Ark' in Bulgaria
• German Scientists: Europe's Oldest Script Found In Bulgaria (Minoan)
• Thracian Gold Found At Tatul Temple
• Golden Treasure Unearthed In Bulgaria
• Tomb discovery reveals treasures after 2,400 years
• Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Treasure Of Thousands Of Golden Ornaments
• Bulgaria Unearths Acropolis-Rivalling Ancient Sanctuary
• Abandoned Ancient Chariots Found in Bulgaria
• Expert: Tablet may have oldest writings
• Ancient dagger found in Bulgaria
• Archeologists find unique Thracian gold near seaside
• Ancient Vishnu idol found in Russian town
• Bulgaria's Perperikon -- Metallurgical Centre 13 Centuries BC (Thracians)
• Unique Ancient Thracian Chariot Unearthed In Bulgaria
• Ancient Roman Town Ruins Found In Bulgaria
• Unique Thracian Symbol Of Royalty Discovered In Bulgaria
• Image of Mythological Minotaur Labyrinth Unearthed in Bulgaria
• Orpheus Tomb Discovered
• 5000-Year-Old Golden Architectural Decoration Unearthed in Bulgaria
• Bulgarian Archaeologists Discover 2,400-Year-Old Golden Mask
• Shop Assistant Wore Ancient Necklace
• Tomb raiders strip Bulgaria of its treasures

[decimon]

I detect a trans-cultural consistency in preferred gods.

[SunkenCiv]

No receipt though, perishable media usually don’t survive as long as durable items. ;’)

[SunkenCiv]

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[SunkenCiv]

Deity races.

I blame the Marx Brothers.

[JoeProBono]

Some of the vessels uncovered in the new Thracian tomb by the team of archaeologist Veselin Ignatov near Karanova.

[bunkerhill7]

The Throne of Thrace was thrown thrice into throes by the threatening throng`s thrashing thrusts to their throbbing throats, which thrilled them throughout.

[decimon]

The Throne of Thrace was thrown thrice into throes by the threatening throng`s thrashing thrusts to their throbbing throats, which thrilled them throughout.

Thufferin' thuckotash.

[americanophile]

The creaftsmanship of those cups looks amazing. 5th-3rd Century BC...always astonishing.

[JoeProBono]

[SunkenCiv]

Definitely.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks JPB.

[SunkenCiv]

I found a bunch of old topics about that, including:

• London umbrella assassin is named

[Tallguy]

How much does a Thracian Urn? Groucho/

[SunkenCiv]

If Russia attacked Turkey from the rear, do you think Greece would help?

[ABN 505]

Wasn’t it the great Roman General Biggus Dickus who Raped Thrace thrice?