A Thracian mask helmet dating back to the first century and stolen some 20 years ago, can now be seen once again on display in the Archaeological Museum in Plovdiv. Made of iron and silver the mask belonged to a Thracian nobleman and was discovered during archeological excavations in a burial mound in 1905. There are just three such preserved masks in the world, as the others are in Italy and France. Experts say the price of the mask helmet is between two and three million euros. In 1995, two armed robbers stole the mask without paying any interest to 600 gold coins next to it, so it is assumed that the theft was ordered by a collector. The unique mask was returned to Bulgaria after an operation of the State Agency for National Security aimed at combating trafficking in cultural property.
The festival of the modern young urban person "My Sofia. Youth with Causes" will be held for the third time on August 9 and 10 (Friday and Saturday) in the heart of the capital city. The two-day event with free entry starts at 17.00 and..
The National Earth and People Museum in Sofia is marking today the Day of Mercy, established to remind us of the victims of nuclear bombings, terrorism and war. Traditionally, on this day, the Giant Crystals Hall displays the Hiroshima Stone...
The bagpipe is one of the most characteristic folk instruments in Bulgarian folklore. Its sound is well known in the Balkans, but can be found in melodies and contemporary interpretations by musicians from a number of countries across..
The National Earth and People Museum in Sofia is marking today the Day of Mercy, established to remind us of the victims of nuclear bombings, terrorism and..
The festival of the modern young urban person "My Sofia. Youth with Causes" will be held for the third time on August 9 and 10 (Friday and..
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