Odrysian kingdom
Excavation of Bulgaria's Largest Thracian Mound to Begin in May
The excavation of the largest unstudied Thracian mound in Bulgaria and the Balkan peninsula will begin in May.
The Thracian mound of Maltepe, is located near the village of Manole, fifteen kilometres from the city of Plovdiv.
The final aim of the project, which is worth BGN 1.6 M, is to establish an archaeological centre with an open-air museum.
AFP: Thracian Treasures Have Unleashed Gold Rush in Bulgaria's Rivers
The numerous Thracian gold treasures, which have been excavated in Bulgaria over the years, have unleashed a gold rush in the country.
In the past years, more and more Bulgarians have started searching the country's rivers for specks of the precious metal, a recent article by AFP claims.
Bulgaria To Exhibit Thracian Treasures In Paris' Louvre
Bulgaria will exhibit Thracian treasures in the Louvre in Paris next year, reports the Standart daily.
The exhibition "Antique Thrace - The Odrysian Kingdom" will feature the Panagyurishte golden treasure and 325 exhibits - mostly golden and silver items from various treasures.