It was discovered on 28 December 1924 by two brothers who were working in their vineyard near the village of Valchitran, 22 km southeast of Pleven, Bulgaria.
Description
The hoard consists of 13 receptacles, different in form and size, and weighs in total 12.5 kg:
two round platters
five round domed pieces, two with central handles
three cups with handles
a jug with handle
three leaf shaped vessels with handles
a bowl with two handles (4.5 kg of gold)
The gold metal has a natural mixture of 9.7% silver.
The scientists dated the treasure back to 1300 BC, at the time of the Thracians.
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