Archaeologists from Varna discovered one of the largest medieval treasures in recent times and the largest one in 2010 during excavation works in the medieval city of Kastritsi in Euxinograd, on August 4, news agency Focus reported.
The treasure was discovered embedded in the floor of a home within the medieval stronghold, the report said.
According to associate professor Valentin Pletnyov, head of the Regional History Museum in Varna, the treasure consisted of a small jug dating back to the 14th century, containing 166 silver coins from the era of Ivan Alexander of Bulgaria and his son Mihail, Focus reported.
The archaeologists also unearthed parts of utensils and swords.
“We hope that more artefacts will be discovered during the excavation works ahead,” Pletnyov said.
According to the professor, this is one of the biggest medieval treasures found in Bulgaria in 2010.
Source: Sofia Echo
