When people think of ancient gold, their minds often turn to Egypt's pharaohs, the treasures of Troy or the riches of Rome. Yet hidden among the rolling hills and valleys of Bulgaria lies one of Europe's greatest archaeological mysteries: the tombs, treasures and forgotten kingdoms of the Thracians. For centuries, the Thracians occupied vast regions of southeastern Europe. Feared as warriors, renowned as horsemen and celebrated by ancient Greek writers, they left behind a legacy of spectacular tombs, intricate gold artefacts and enduring mysteries. Today, archaeologists continue to uncover evidence of a civilisation whose wealth rivalled some of the greatest cultures of the ancient world. The discoveries emerging from Bulgaria's Thracian sites have transformed our understanding of European prehistory, revealing extraordinary craftsmanship, complex beliefs and astonishing riches hidden beneath the earth for more than two millennia. Who Were the Thracians? The Thracians were...
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