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U. S. Embassy announces the return of an ancient helmet along with a new program to protect Bulgarian antiquities

February 11, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U. S. Embassy announces the return of an ancient helmet along with a new program to protect Bulgarian antiquities On February 10, U.S. authorities announced the return to the people of Bulgaria of an ancient helmet, which originated in Bulgaria, near modern-day Pletena, Satovcha Region. The helmet, dating to around 400-300 B.C. and valued at approximately $200,000, was seized in January 2022 by U.S. authorities …

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By | 11 February, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, History, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bulgaria | Tags:

Chargé d’Affaires Justin Friedman on the Preview Opening of The Bishop’s Basilica in Plovdiv

Built tessera by tessera, hand in hand, the restored Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis reveals stories from the past to inspire future generations. This incredible project restored 2,000 square meters of 4th-6th century mosaics. Chargé d’Affaires Justin Friedman joined the America for Bulgaria Foundation and Plovdiv Municipality yesterday for a preview opening of The Bishop’s Basilica …

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By | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, Events, History, News | Tags: , ,

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