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Mogilanska mound was initially seen as a simple elevation in a house yard in the old part of the town of Vratsa. In the 60s, three tombs were found in the mound.
One of them had been robbed back in ancient times. The other two are still preserved.
Historians believe that the tombs date back to the 4th century BC. Probably they were the final resting places of Thracian rulers from the tribe of Tribaly that lived in the present day Vratsa region.
Artifacts and human body remains found in the tombs signify that distinguished tribe members were buried there. One of them was probably a Thracian princess. A golden tiara, golden earrings and ceremonial containers and objects were found there. Various weapons and a silver knee-pad were found in one of the graves, as well.
One of them had been robbed back in ancient times. The other two are still preserved.
Historians believe that the tombs date back to the 4th century BC. Probably they were the final resting places of Thracian rulers from the tribe of Tribaly that lived in the present day Vratsa region.
Artifacts and human body remains found in the tombs signify that distinguished tribe members were buried there. One of them was probably a Thracian princess. A golden tiara, golden earrings and ceremonial containers and objects were found there. Various weapons and a silver knee-pad were found in one of the graves, as well.
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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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Mogilanska Mound