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In 1963, workers from a local farm in the little north town of Letnitsa started the construction of a new cattle-shed. While digging they came upon a container full of small artifacts. They split the treasures and kept in secret the discovery. A local doctor witnessed the unearthing and informed the history museum of the nearby town of Lovech. The treasure was put back together and placed in the museum.
The Letnitsa treasure is a small one but its historical significance is enormous. It consists of a bronze container full of little silver artifacts, some of which featuring gold decorations. Parts of a horse-trapping were found near the container.
One of the most amazing items found is several little plates decorated with historic scenes. The protagonist rides a horse or hunts, fights bears and wolves, throws his spear in the company of his servant. These images show much about Thracian beliefs and mythology.
The treasure dates back to the 4th century BC. Now it can be seen in the National Museum of Archeology in Sofia.
The Letnitsa treasure is a small one but its historical significance is enormous. It consists of a bronze container full of little silver artifacts, some of which featuring gold decorations. Parts of a horse-trapping were found near the container.
One of the most amazing items found is several little plates decorated with historic scenes. The protagonist rides a horse or hunts, fights bears and wolves, throws his spear in the company of his servant. These images show much about Thracian beliefs and mythology.
The treasure dates back to the 4th century BC. Now it can be seen in the National Museum of Archeology in Sofia.
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Letnitsa Treasure