Medieval History
Archaeologists from Varna discovered one of the largest medieval treasures in recent times and the largest one in 2010 during excavation works in the medieval city of Kastritsi in Euxinograd, on August 4, the focus news agency reported.
The treasure was discovered embedded in the floor of a home within the medieval stronghold, the report said.
According to associate professor Valentin Pletnyov, head of the Regional History Museum in Varna, the treasure consisted of a small jug dating back to the 14th century, containing 166 silver coins from the era of Ivan Alexander of Bulgaria and his son Mihail, Focus reported.
Click here to read the article from the Sofia Echo
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Medieval History
Medieval treasure found in north eastern Bulgaria
Archaeologists from Varna discovered one of the largest medieval treasures in recent times and the largest one in 2010 during excavation works in the medieval city of Kastritsi in Euxinograd, on August 4, the focus news agency reported.
The treasure was discovered embedded in the floor of a home within the medieval stronghold, the report said.
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