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Bronze statuette of a goddess from the Greco-Roman pantheon discovered on Kaliakra

published on 8/26/25 6:10 AM

Photo: National History Museum

An archaeological expedition led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boni Petrunova – Director of the National Museum of History, discovered a massive bronze statuette of a goddess from the Greco-Roman pantheon. The artifact was found in residential premises in the so-called "Golden Sector" of Cape Kaliakra, the NMH team announced.

Cape Kaliakra - natural and architectural oasis

The archaeological excavations on Cape Kaliakra began on August 5 and a few days ago gold coins of Justinian I and Anastasius I were found. The coins were found in the so-called "Quarter of the Rich" of Kaliakra. It is assumed that they are part of a collective treasure that was collected over time, and are proof that the aristocracy of Kaliakra lived in this quarter, BNR Varna recalls.

Archaeologist discover treasure from 14th century in Kaliakra Fortress

Edited by Miglena Ivanova
English: R. Petkova

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