Thracian treasure

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golden amphora, part of the Panagyuriste treasure, 4th to 3rd century BC.
golden amphora, part of the Panagyuriste treasure, 4th to 3rd century BC.

The Thracians were skillful craftsmen. They made beautifully ornate golden and silver objects such as various kinds of vessels, rhytons, facial masks, pectorals, jewelry, weapons, etc. They used to bury rich hoards of precious objects both to hide them in times of enemy invasions and unrest as well as for ritual purposes. To date, more than 80 Thracian treasures have been excavated or, more often than not, accidentally found in Bulgaria.

List of some of the more important Thracian treasures:

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