Thracians

19 artifacts · 4600 BCE – 72 BCE · architecture (6) · artifact (5) · people (4) · spiritual (3) · battle (1)

The Thracians, a diverse group inhabiting the Balkans from ancient times until their decline in the 1st century BCE, are often shrouded in mystery. This hall presents a glimpse into their rich culture, religious practices, and the significant figures who influenced their legacy through art and architecture.

The Collection

• Varna Necropolis — 4600 BCE · artifact
• Perperikon — 1500 BCE · architecture
• Valchitran Treasure — 1300 BCE · artifact
• Tatul — 1000 BCE · architecture
• Orpheus — 700 BCE · people
• Dionysus — 600 BCE · spiritual
• Sabazios — 500 BCE · spiritual
• Bendis — 500 BCE · spiritual
• Teres I — 480 BCE · people
• Seuthes III — 400 BCE · people
• Rogozen Treasure — 400 BCE · artifact
• Borovo Treasure — 400 BCE · artifact
• Panagyurishte Treasure — 399 BCE · artifact
• Lysimachus — 360 BCE · people
• Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak — 350 BCE · architecture
• Mezek — 350 BCE · architecture
• Seuthopolis — 320 BCE · architecture
• Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari — 300 BCE · architecture
• Third Servile War — 72 BCE · battle