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Ancient Stadium Philippopolis

Ancient Stadium Philippopolis

By on 3 May 2012 in Archaeology, History

The Stadium of Philippopolis was built in the early 2nd century AD during the reign Emperor Hadrian.

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Ancient Festival 2012

Ancient Festival 2012

By on 3 May 2012 in News, What's On

Ancient times come to life when the 4th annual Ancient Philippopolis Festival inhabits the Plovdiv Old Town from 24-26 May.

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Archaeologists Find Ancient Gate

Archaeologists Find Ancient Gate

By on 30 December 2011 in Archaeology, In the Know, News

Bulgarian archaeologists have found the eastern gate of Apollonia Pontica, one of the earliest and most important ports on the western shore of the Black Sea.

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Varna Archaeological Museum

Varna Archaeological Museum

By on 21 May 2010 in Museums, Sights, Top 100

The Varna Archaeological Museum collection features over 100,000 objects, dated from about 100,000 BCE to the 18th century CE.

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Kabile Archaeological Reserve

Kabile Archaeological Reserve

By on 13 July 2009 in Sights, Top 100

The ancient town of Kabile was inhabited between 2000 BCE and 700 CE, and became a Roman outpost at the end of the 1st century CE.

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Troyan

Troyan

By on 19 April 2009 in City and Town, Land, Monasteries, Parks and Reserves, Sights, Top 100, Topography

The Troyan region, rich in history, crafts, natural beauty, and good food, is fast becoming an attractive place for tourism and recreation.

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