Share

Text size

Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

The Varna gold treasure brings together scientists from six countries

published on 11/2/22 7:26 PM

Gold artefacts from the Varna Necropolis

Photo: Archive

An international conference marking 50 years since the opening of the Varna Necropolis has brought together 26 scientists from 6 countries in Varna. The find, discovered on the outskirts of the city of Varna and causing a worldwide sensation, includes more than 3,000 gold artefacts with a total weight of more than 6 kg found in the graves. Today, the most ancient processed gold in the world shines in the windows of the Varna Archaeological Museum, and in 2021, after a 30-year hiatus, the excavations of the necropolis were renewed, BNR Varna reported.

At the forum, scientists discuss problems of the Stone-Copper Age in the Western Black Sea and neighbouring regions, the emergence and development of early metallurgy, peculiarities of burial practices, the emergence of power institutions and the social structure during the Chalcolithic Age.

The Varna Chalcolithic Necropolis was discovered by chance in 1972 during excavations for laying a telephone cable in the city's Western Industrial Zone. At a depth of 1.40 m, the excavator Raicho Marinov found many gold objects, copper and flint tools. This took place on the northern shore of Lake Varna, 200 m from the water.

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria News gold gold treasure Varna Varna Necropolis

Gallery

More from category

Photo: Consulate General of Bulgaria in Los Angeles

Beverly Hills declares March 3 as Bulgarian–American Friendship Day

On February 19th, the day when Bulgarians worldwide commemorate 152 years since the passing of the Apostle of Freedom, Vasil Levski, Bulgaria’s National Liberation Day, March 3rd, received special recognition in Beverly Hills. Mayor Lester Friedman..

published on 2/20/25 10:09 AM

Photo: 'Balkan Bridge Association, Bitola

Balkan Bridge Association opens office in Bitola

An office of the association for culture, education, and tradition "Balkan Bridge" was opened in Bitola in the presence of Bulgarian Ambassador to North Macedonia Zhelyazko Radukov, Bulgarian Consul General in Bitola Nikolay Dimitrov, diplomats and..

published on 2/20/25 9:44 AM

Education ministry discusses introduction of virtue and religion classes

Education must make children not only knowledgeable but also good people, said Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev at a meeting with His Holiness Daniil, Patriarch of Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia. "We are discussing the..

published on 2/20/25 9:02 AM

1
..
5
6
7
8
9
10

WEATHER

Pick city: Sofía

Cloudy
Min: -9 | Max: 2

BULGARIA IN PICTURES

Which world-famous Bulgarian artist designed QSL cards for Radio Bulgaria?

MOST VIEWED

Protest against the euro will be held in Sofia today

The patriots from Vazrazhdane parliamentary party and civil organizations against Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone have announced a protest for today...

published on 2/22/25 10:03 AM

International Fair Plovdiv hosts EU food safety conference

In Plovdiv, experts discuss issues of the food industry, in accordance with the most up-to-date requirements of the Bulgarian and European regulatory..

published on 2/21/25 9:01 AM

Survey: President Rumen Radev with highest approval rating

Out of all politicians in this country, President Rumen Radev enjoys the highest approval rating – 46.7% , followed by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov..

published on 2/21/25 4:44 PM

shopify analytics ecommerce
tracking