Medieval History
Bulgaria has made plenty of headlines for its dubious distinction as a destination for "alcohol tourism", but the Government hopes that the country?s wealth of archaeological discoveries ? of which there has been a further spate of late ? will encourage higher-minded visitors.
Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov said as much when he joined Sofia mayor Yordanka Fandukova in showing off the latest findings in the centre of the capital city, uncovered as work proceeds on the underground railway metro line.
Work, which began in 2010 and is continuing this year, is still at an exploratory stage, but there is considerable excitement among archaeologists working on sites in the centre about the finding of a 30 sq m area of mosaics in virtually intact condition. The mosaic, said to date from the fourth century CE, has various geometric patterns, showing elements radiating out around a stylised crown.
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Medieval History
Bulgaria hopes to bring tourists to see new archaeological attractions
Bulgaria has made plenty of headlines for its dubious distinction as a destination for "alcohol tourism", but the Government hopes that the country?s wealth of archaeological discoveries ? of which there has been a further spate of late ? will encourage higher-minded visitors.
Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov said as much when he joined Sofia mayor Yordanka Fandukova in showing off the latest findings in the centre of the capital city, uncovered as work proceeds on the underground railway metro line.
Work, which began in 2010 and is continuing this year, is still at an exploratory stage, but there is considerable excitement among archaeologists working on sites in the centre about the finding of a 30 sq m area of mosaics in virtually intact condition. The mosaic, said to date from the fourth century CE, has various geometric patterns, showing elements radiating out around a stylised crown.
Click here to read this article from the Sofia Echo
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An archaeological city dating back 1,700 years has been unearthed during excavations in ?zmir?s Kemalpa?a neighborhood, raising officials? hopes the area will draw tourists? attention. The Cultural Beings and Museums? General Director Osman Murat Süslü...
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Archaeologists began new excavations at the medieval Urvich fortress 20km from Bulgaria?s capital city Sofia at the beginning of October 2012, with the first finds including silver rings, earrings and bronze and iron personal items, Bulgarian archaeology...
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A skeleton estimated to be more than 1000 years old was discovered in the western Bulgarian town of Kyustendil during sewage maintenance work, Bulgarian National Television (BNT) reported on November 8 2010. Experts describe the find as a "medieval Christian...
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