The exhibition “The silver of the Thracians”, belonging to the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences’ National Archaeological Museum, is on display at the archaeology museum in the Black Sea city of Burgas. The exposition features 70 of the most renowned articles made of silver from the museum’s collection which have been shown at numerous exhibitions abroad.
“The silver of the Thracians” is part of the programme of the Regional History Museum – Burgas of inviting elite exhibitions for the summer season which has been running for seven years.
The exposition will be on display in Burgas until 30 October.
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