World Heritage Identification Number: 44
World Heritage since: 1979
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Unveiling the Mysteries of the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, a remarkable archaeological treasure, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Thrace, nestled in the heart of modern-day Bulgaria. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1979, offers a captivating glimpse into the lives, beliefs, and artistic prowess of the Thracians during the Hellenistic period.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Discovered in 1944, this tomb dates from the Hellenistic period, around the end of the 4th century BC. It is located near Seutopolis, the capital city of the Thracian king Seutes III, and is part of a large Thracian necropolis. The tholos has a narrow corridor and a round burial chamber, both decorated with murals representing Thracian burial rituals and culture. These paintings are Bulgaria’s best-preserved artistic masterpieces from the Hellenistic period.
Encyclopedia Record: Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a vaulted-brickwork "beehive" (tholos) tomb that is located near the town of Kazanlak in central Bulgaria.Additional Site Details
Area: 0.0155 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 42.625774 , 25.399172
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