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Sashova mound was found in 1996 near the town of Shipka. It dates back to the 3rd or 4th century BC.
Processed stone blocks were used in the construction. The tomb has a long hallway and two rectangular chambers. One of them features a semi-cylindrical vault.
Human remains in full armor were found on a stone bed. Pottery, some of which Greek, was placed on the floor next to the bed. Two big amphora and some decorations are still well preserved. A horse skeleton was found next to the stone bed.
A shelter was set up to protect the tomb from destruction. Visitors can visit the mound but all artifacts found there have been moved to the National Museum of History in Sofia.
Processed stone blocks were used in the construction. The tomb has a long hallway and two rectangular chambers. One of them features a semi-cylindrical vault.
Human remains in full armor were found on a stone bed. Pottery, some of which Greek, was placed on the floor next to the bed. Two big amphora and some decorations are still well preserved. A horse skeleton was found next to the stone bed.
A shelter was set up to protect the tomb from destruction. Visitors can visit the mound but all artifacts found there have been moved to the National Museum of History in Sofia.
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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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