Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
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Type: Sanctuary, Archaeological site
Location: Town Kazanluk »
In Bulgarian: Казанлъшка Тракийска гробница »
The Kazanlak Thracian Crypt (aka Kazanlak tomb) is a monument of exceptionally great worth, discovered in 1944 beneath a mound in the vicinity of the town of Kazanlak (north-east direction). It is representative of the Thracian architectural and pictorial art from the end of the 4 th and the beginning of 3 rd c. B.C.
The structure consists of a lavishly painted entrance hall, a narrow corridor and a brick-wall beehive burial chamber. The methods applied in decorating the crypt are wet fresco and distemper techniques. Above the frieze of the corridor is depicted a multi-figured battle scene. The images are essential as a source for investigating the lifestyle, armaments, manner of dressing and outer appearance of the Thracians. It can be considered one of the best preserved monuments of Thracian art in Bulgaria as well as one of the few kept for the present masterpieces of antique fine art.
The Kazanluk Thracian Tomb was declared UNESCO cultural monument in 1979.
The structure consists of a lavishly painted entrance hall, a narrow corridor and a brick-wall beehive burial chamber. The methods applied in decorating the crypt are wet fresco and distemper techniques. Above the frieze of the corridor is depicted a multi-figured battle scene. The images are essential as a source for investigating the lifestyle, armaments, manner of dressing and outer appearance of the Thracians. It can be considered one of the best preserved monuments of Thracian art in Bulgaria as well as one of the few kept for the present masterpieces of antique fine art.
The Kazanluk Thracian Tomb was declared UNESCO cultural monument in 1979.
