Findings, excavations, ancient civilizations, and historical heritage in Bulgaria and around the world.
Archaeologists have concluded the season in the area of the Mostich monastery with valuable finds, including a lead seal of Tsar Simeon from the period 917-927 AD. The studies confirmed the existence of a significant building with residential and economic functions.
The Regional Archaeological Museum in Plovdiv presents the exhibition 'Human Passions: The Price of Desire,' in which all 786 gold coins from the Gornoslav Treasure are shown to the public for the first time.
During rescue excavations in the area of the ancient city of Emona (present-day Ljubljana), an exceptional stone funerary monument has been discovered. Specialists describe the object as unique to the region.
During excavations at the San Casciano dei Bagni archaeological site, decorative elements from the 1st century BCE dating a Roman temple were discovered, along with medieval finds.
A study by the 'Lost Ships of the Bahamas' project has identified 14 sunken vessels used to transport enslaved Africans between 1704 and 1887.
The UNESCO Committee decided to include the archaeological site of Sebastia on the West Bank and a complex of five castles in Lebanon in the World Cultural Heritage List, despite protests from Israel.
The Botevgrad Municipality is offering advance funding for archaeological studies of the ancient and medieval 'Bozenishki Urvich' fortress to ensure they take place during the next season.
Archaeological studies of the 'Yunatsite' settlement mound in Pazardzhik reveal the history of a civilization that existed 7,000 years ago. From the discoveries of Assoc. Prof. Kamen Boyadzhiev, early wine production and even examples of ancient surgery are revealed.
The Director of RIM Haskovo, Dr. Veselina Uzunova, has been awarded the title of Associate Professor by the Institute for Historical Studies of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. This success is the result of her extensive research on the history of the Haskovo region, medicine, and local personalities.
As part of the 'Archaeology for Everyone' initiative, the museum in Plovdiv is organizing a special meeting dedicated to the history and significance of coins as historical documents.
The Bulgarian Black Sea is one of the most suitable places in the world for underwater research. Thanks to specific chemical conditions, entire settlements and ships from millennial eras are preserved underwater.
The year 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of systematic archaeological excavations in the Panagyurishte area. To date, over 300 sites have been registered, spanning a wide chronological period—from prehistory to the late Middle Ages.
Recalling the landmark victory of the Bulgarian armies led by Tsar Ivan Alexander against Byzantium at Rusokastro. An official commemoration of the event is upcoming near the active archaeological excavations.
The Ruse Municipal Council has voted for the acquisition of a plot of over 5 decares near the ancient fortress 'Sexaginta Prista'. The goal is to create a functional archaeological park to manage the discovered Roman sites.
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