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The famous Panagyurishte Treasure returns to Panagyurishte Museum

published on 8/8/24 2:57 PM

Photo: BTA

From August 9 to September 10, all residents and guests of the town of Panagyurishte will again be able to see the original of the Panagyurishte Golden Treasure, the Historical Museum in the town announced. Its last return was in November last year.

The eight rhytons and phials from the Thracian goldware set will take their rightful place in the vault hall of the Panagyurishte History Museum. It was built entirely with donations from Asarel-Medet mining company and prof. Lachezar Tsotsorkov, patron of culture.

A copy of the Panagyurje gold treasure is permanently exhibited in the same hall all year round.

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