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UNIQUE GOLD TREASURE FOUND IN BULGARIA

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An extremely precious gold treasure was found near the coastal village of Sinemorets, Darik Radio reported.

The finds were Thracian and consisted of gold dishes, unique crown and a pair of earrings, gold and silver jewellery and religious clay plates with images of the Goddess Mother Earth.

The treasure was found while local people were digging a hill to look for construction materials, Darik said.

Archaeologists from the Bourgas region, where Sinemorets is located, arrived to the place. The excavations continued non-stop, Darik said.

Armed policemen guard the excavation area.

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