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Kazanluk Tomb is the first Bulgarian site included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was discovered accidentally in 1944. Historians believe it dates back то the 4th or 3rd century BC.
The original tomb is now sealed and an exact replica was built a few meters away from its location. Tourists are allowed to enter the replica only. Three rooms make up the tomb. Its antechamber was built of stone and clay. The two other premises include a narrow brick hallway and a brick funeral chamber featuring a bell-like dome. Wall decorations in the hallway and the funeral chamber are impressive with their ability to give information about Thracians and their art techniques.
Four shades of mineral paints were used for creating these decorations – white, yellow, red and black. The decorated friezes picture flowers and battle scenes. The remains of a woman and a man were found in the funeral chamber. They were probably a local ruling couple.
Artifacts support the theory. The two buried people were painted wearing gold jewelry. Jewelry, pottery and ritual objects were found on the ground.
The original tomb is now sealed and an exact replica was built a few meters away from its location. Tourists are allowed to enter the replica only. Three rooms make up the tomb. Its antechamber was built of stone and clay. The two other premises include a narrow brick hallway and a brick funeral chamber featuring a bell-like dome. Wall decorations in the hallway and the funeral chamber are impressive with their ability to give information about Thracians and their art techniques.
Four shades of mineral paints were used for creating these decorations – white, yellow, red and black. The decorated friezes picture flowers and battle scenes. The remains of a woman and a man were found in the funeral chamber. They were probably a local ruling couple.
Artifacts support the theory. The two buried people were painted wearing gold jewelry. Jewelry, pottery and ritual objects were found on the ground.
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Bulgarian land keeps evidence of numerous historic events. Tombs and ancient temples have been uncovered time and time again to prove this fact. Archaeologists were able to find a number of such valuable sites before treasure hunters got their turn.
These ancient discoveries determine Bulgaria as an interesting destination for those interested in history and archeology.
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