Preslav Treasure, Medieval jewelry collection in Veliki Preslav, Bulgaria.
The Preslav Treasure is a medieval jewelry collection containing approximately 170 gold and silver pieces. These objects come from the First Bulgarian Empire and are displayed at the Veliki Preslav Museum of Archaeology.
Farm workers discovered the treasure in 1978 near Veliki Preslav, where it had been hidden during conflicts between 969 and 972. This period marked turbulent years for the region under pressure from Byzantine forces.
The jewelry displays advanced metalworking methods from the First Bulgarian Empire, with granulation, filigree, and colored enamel work visible on many pieces. These techniques show the artistic skill and prosperity of that period.
The collection is accessible at the Veliki Preslav Museum of Archaeology, where the objects have been thoroughly restored and conserved. Visitors can examine the fine details of individual pieces in display cases.
The main necklace features 13 gold tablets and seven medallions with religious imagery, including depictions of the Virgin Mary. This elaborately designed piece was likely a status object for the elite of that time.
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