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50 Ancient Arrow, Spear Tips Planted, Charged Bulgarian Businessman Claims

50 Ancient Arrow, Spear Tips Planted, Charged Bulgarian Businessman Claims

The unregistered ancient iron weapons collection containing 48 arrow tips and 2 spear tips from the Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages has been found in the home of businessman Plamen Bobokov, according to the Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office. Photo: Prosecutor’s Office press service A collection of a total of 50 ancient iron arrow and spear tips, which has brought about a criminal charge against…

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Medieval Metallurgical Center at Dugout Settlement from Height of First Bulgarian Empire Discovered in Northwest Bulgaria

Medieval Metallurgical Center at Dugout Settlement from Height of First Bulgarian Empire Discovered in Northwest Bulgaria

In one spot of the Ancient Bulgar settlement and metallurgy center from the First Bulgarian Empire, the archaeologists have found three kilns which were used one after the other. Photo: Video grab from BTA A metallurgical center for the processing of iron ore as part of a large Ancient Bulgar settlement with dugouts from the 9th – 10th century, i.e. the height of the First Bulgarian Empire, has…

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7,000-Year-Old Ritual Table with ‘Horned Animal’, First Bulgarian Empire Settlement Found near Varna in Rescue Digs

7,000-Year-Old Ritual Table with ‘Horned Animal’, First Bulgarian Empire Settlement Found near Varna in Rescue Digs

The 7,000-year-old zoomorphic ritual table decorated with a “horned animal”, perhaps a ram, found near Bulgaria’s Tsonevo and Dalgopol, as displayed in the 2020 Bulgarian Archaeology Exhibition at the National Institute and Museum of Archaeology in Sofia. Photo: ArchaeologyinBulgaria.com An archaeological site containing structures from both the Neolithic, with a “horned animal” ritual table as…

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Sterling Silver Arrow Tip Pendant Necklace

Sterling Silver Arrow Tip Pendant Necklace from Jewellery by Rococo features a sleek, pointed arrow design crafted in .925 silver, symbolizing direction, protection, and focus for men's everyday style.The minimalist tip shape evokes Native American talismans for guidance, paired with a chain suitable for solo wear or layering in the men's necklaces collection.Lightweight and versatile, it aligns with bold, masculine aesthetics sold alongside Kit Heath pieces.

Collection ContextPart of Jewellery by Rococo's men's necklaces, it complements contemporary silver jewelry like Kit Heath's coastal motifs with a directional, adventurous vibe.

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Episode 108 - Points for wooden arrows

I’ve been pretty swamped over past few weeks and neglected to post the link to this podcast episode where I look at the pointy end of wooden arrows, the piles. Detailing the variety out there and what I prefer to use. The episode is available on Spotify and YouTube . As always thanks for watching, listening and following.

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50 Ancient Iron Arrow, Spear Tips Lead to Criminal Charge against Bulgarian Businessman

50 Ancient Iron Arrow, Spear Tips Lead to Criminal Charge against Bulgarian Businessman

The unregistered ancient iron weapons collection containing 48 arrow tips and 2 spear tips has been found in the home of businessman Plamen Bobokov, according to the Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office. Photo: Prosecutor’s Office press service The District Prosecutor’s Office in the Danube city of Ruse in Northeast Bulgaria has charged prominent businessman Plamen Bobokov with the illegal possession of…

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Archaeologists to Seek Grave of First Roman Emperor to Die in Battle, Trajan Decius in 251 Battle of Abritus, near Bulgaria’s Razgrad

Archaeologists to Seek Grave of First Roman Emperor to Die in Battle, Trajan Decius in 251 Battle of Abritus, near Bulgaria’s Razgrad

A collage showing a bust of Roman Emperor Trajan Decius, with the ruins of the fortress walls of ancient Abritus near Bulgaria’s Razgrad in the background. Photo: Abritus Archaeological Preserve

An international archaeological expedition is seeking EU funding in order to search for the grave of Trajan Decius, the first Emperor of the Roman Empire to die in battle, namely, the 251 AD Battle of…

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Antiquity, Medieval Artifacts Exposed by Landslide Show Bulgaria’s Troyan Monastery May Be Much Older than Known

The artifacts exposed by a landslide near the Troyan Monastery include Late Antiquity and medieval arms, coins, rings, fibulas, and appliques. Photo: BTA

Archaeological artifacts from the Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages have been exposed by a landslide near the Troyan Monastery meaning that Bulgaria’s third largest monastery might have been founded long before 1600, as presently thought. (more…

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