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Archeology

The Varna Culture: Europe’s Earliest Goldsmiths

The Varna culture (c. 4700–4100 BC) straddled the Neolithic and Chalcolithic (Copper Age) eras, a time when farming villages were expanding and metalworking was just beginning to emerge.

Perperikon

Perperikon is an ancient city on a rocky peak at 470 meters in the Eastern Rhodopes. It is a sacred rock city, a capital,...

Mezek

Mezek and Fort Kaleto are two historical landmarks that make the village of Mezek a must-visit destination, even though it is located on the...

The Hamangia Culture

The Hamangia Culture, thriving from 5250 to 4550 BCE, marked its presence in what is now Eastern Romania and Bulgaria, particularly along the Black...

The Gumelnita Culture

The Gumelnita Culture, also known as Gumelnita-Karanovo VI, thrived during the Late Chalcolithic period (c. 4600–3700 BC) in present-day Bulgaria and Romania. It is...

Discrepancies in Archaeological Cultures’ Timelines

The discrepancies in dates for the establishment and decline of various archaeological cultures, such as the Vinča, Starčevo, Karanovo, Boian, Varna, and Ezero cultures,...

Chetinyovata Mogila

Discover Chetinyovata Mogial: A Magnificent Thracian Complex Only 4 km from Starosel, the Thracian Temple Complex in Chetinyovata Mogila dates back to the 5th and...

Ancient City of Nessebar

Perched on a rocky peninsula jutting into the Black Sea, the Ancient City of Nessebar is a timeless jewel that has withstood the ravages...

Karanovo Culture

The Karanovo Culture was a prominent Neolithic and Chalcolithic civilization in southeastern Bulgaria from around 6200 to 2000 BC. It played a significant role in shaping the region’s early history and interacted with neighboring cultures.

Kozarnika Cave

Kozarnika Cave is an important archaeological site located in northwest Bulgaria, near the town of Belogradchik. The cave has been the subject of extensive research...

Serdica Ancient Complex

Serdica Ancient Complex in Sofia is a unique combination of various areas that serves different purposes, divided into two zones.

History of Sozopol

Nestled on a breathtaking peninsula in southeastern Bulgaria, Sozopol offers an enticing summer retreat for locals and tourists. Its quaint, cobbled streets and centuries-old...
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