Excavation in Bulgaria’s Topolograd has detected the grave of a Threrie fighter and his horse has been presented so much that archaeologists think he is a local ruler. The burial is in the second half of the second century BC, and is so unusual in the workmanship and content in its grave that it is the richest tomb of the late Hellenstic period discovered in Bulgaria.
A team from the Bulgaria Academy of Sciences last year excavated a hill in Captain Patco Vivoda village, which as part of the rescue operation before the construction of a cable connecting the township with a solar park. Within this hill, he found the remains of a warrior wearing a silver glitter wrap on his head, which is a symbol of leadership and honor in ancient Thrissure culture. Initial research shows that when he died, he was between 35 and 40 years. The deceased was buried with a large completion of ceramic and glass utensils, all of which were imported from several important production centers in the Mediterranean. In addition to the sheets, its jewelry included a silver bracelet, a silver ring and a high craft of silver. An excellent group of weapons was also found in the grave, including iron spiers, an iron shield bass, and a Greek mackerane knife that had a gold -decorated handle, and semi -precious stones that are unique on archaeological records.
His war horse was found to him on his left. The horse was suffering, and almost Almost had access to its warrior as itself. Gold, silver and bronze medals were found around his head using horseback. They reflect the high relief of legendary personalities, including the Herculus giant antis, and various animals, including bulls and goats, who played a role in the workers of Herculus. These are modern metallurgy tasks.
The team has linked the recent tomb to another happy burial, which was found only 60 meters north in 2024, under a small hill of burial. The site, which was also excavated by the doctor’s contract team, revealed the Theresian Nobel affiliated with the Roman military forces and also included rare gold jewelry. Together, these discoveries suggest that the area was an important place for the Elite’s Threasian fighters during the late Helinsk era.
Researchers said, “This is the second consecutive year that the land around Captain Petco Vivoda has revealed the treasures of extraordinary archeology.” “The excavation not only reinforces our understanding of Threseen culture, but is also raising new questions about local traditions and the intersection of Roman influence.”
Currently these results are being prepared for protection and public display. The discovery of 2024 has already been restored and has been placed in a specially built vault at the historic museum of the toopolygrade. It is expected that newly exposed samples will be included in the collection from 2025, which will further enhance the role of the museum as a regional center for the Three History and Heritage.
