Archeology

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.

Long before the pyramids rose or the first cities flourished, humanity’s fascination with gold began on the shores of the Black Sea, where the Varna Necropolis revealed the world’s oldest processed gold, reshaping our understanding of ancient civilization.

The Salcuţa-Krivodol-Bubanj culture, thriving between 4000 BCE and 3200 BCE, played a key role in the Balkans' transition to the Early Bronze Age.

The Vinča-Karanovo culture, thriving between 5500 BCE and 4500 BCE, was a pivotal Neolithic civilization in the Balkans, particularly in present-day Bulgaria.

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

The Varna Gold, discovered in Bulgaria, is the world’s oldest processed gold treasure, dating back nearly 7,000 years.

Discover Mesarite, an ancient archaeological site near Sozopol, where history, nature, and culture intertwine to reveal Bulgaria's rich past. Explore the remnants of a once-thriving trade route that connected the Bakarluka copper mines to the ancient world.

This enchanting aerial photograph captures the expansive grandeur of the Veliki Preslav archaeological reserve, nestled amidst the verdant landscape of Bulgaria.

Delve into the mystique of the Orpheus Sanctuary, a Bulgarian archaeological treasure that predates the Egyptian pyramids by a millennium, holding clues to an ancient civilization lost in time.

Immerse yourself in the mystery of the past at Beglik Tash, a remarkable prehistoric rock sanctuary on Bulgaria's sun-kissed Black Sea coast, where history and nature intertwine in fascinating ways.

Sun, sea, and a voyage through time - welcome to the Thracian Tomb Heroon near Pomorie, Bulgaria's best-kept secret.

Delving into the depths of Southeastern Europe's ancient past, the Karanovo System serves as an archaeological compass, guiding us through the intricate labyrinth of Neolithic and Early Bronze Age cultures.