Valchitran Treasure
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| Valchitran Treasure | |
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| File:Valchitran-treasure.jpg | |
| Material | gold |
| Created | 1300 BC |
| Discovered | 1924 at Valchitran |
| Present location | National Archaeological Museum, Sofia |
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The Valchitran Treasure or Vulchitrun Treasure (Bulgarian: Вълчитрънско златно съкровище) is an early Thracian treasure.
Discovery
[edit | edit source]It was discovered on 28 December 1924 by two brothers who were working in their vineyard near the village of Valchitran, 22 km southeast of Pleven, Bulgaria.[1][2]
Description
[edit | edit source]The hoard consists of 13 receptacles, different in form and size, and weighs in total 12.5 kg:
- two round platters
- five round domed pieces, two with central handles
- three cups with handles
- a jug with handle
- three leaf shaped vessels with handles
- a bowl with two handles (4.5 kg of gold)
The gold metal has a natural mixture of 9.7% silver.
The scientists dated the treasure back to 1300 BC, at the time of the Thracians.
It is now one of the most valuable possessions of the National Archaeological Museum in Sofia.[3]
See also
[edit | edit source]- History of Bulgaria
- Bronze Age Europe
- Dabene Treasure
- Panagyurishte Treasure
- Rogozen Treasure
- Lukovit Treasure
- Borovo Treasure
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