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Some of the most famous ancient relics were discovered after years of persistent archaeological research, just like the tomb of Tutankhamun excavated by Howard Carter. Other ones, for example the Scrolls of Qumran and Machu Picchu, were found by chance or thanks to misunderstanding. Most of Bulgaria’s remarkable gold and silver treasures, which the country is renowned for, were also discovered by accident.

Vulchitrun Treasure – Bulgaria’s Tutankhamun

The Vulchitrun gold treasure was unearthed on December 28, 1924 by two brothers while plowing their farmland four kilometers from the village of Vulchitrun in Northern Bulgaria. At a depth of 40 sm., both of the men chanced upon a vast amount of gold objects. They divided the items equally between themselves and each of the brothers began to sell the finds either intact or smashed to pieces.

The living standards of the two fortunate men have improved but a goldsmith gave them away. They were immediately arrested by the police and the pieces of the leftover gold hoard were confiscated. Only 13 objects were remained: one large deep vessel, one big cup and three smaller ones, two big discs and five small ones. They were all made of solid gold and weighed a total of 12.425 kilos. The artifacts were dated back to the 13th – 12th century BC.

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