The period 4600–4200 BC marks a fascinating chapter in prehistory when early civilizations across the globe were emerging and evolving in parallel. In Europe, the Varna culture of present-day Bulgaria astonished archaeologists with the world’s oldest processed gold treasure and evidence of the first social elites.

Explore the Coțofeni Culture (c. 3500–2800 calBC): settlement shifts, pottery styles, mountain routes, and its role in the Final Copper Age to Early Bronze Age transition.

The Panagyurishte Treasure, a remarkable collection of Thracian gold artifacts discovered in 1949, reveals the artistic and cultural prowess of an ancient civilization.

The Karanovo Culture was a prominent Neolithic and Chalcolithic civilization in southeastern Bulgaria, spanning approximately 6200-4250 BC. It played a significant role in shaping the region’s early history and interacted with neighboring cultures.

Nestled on a breathtaking peninsula in southeastern Bulgaria, Sozopol offers an enticing summer retreat for locals and tourists.