[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]

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[JoeProBono]

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

[americanophile]

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