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The Preslav Treasure from Bulgaria (Tenth Century)

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For the first time since its excavation, the Preslav Treasure has been subject to scientific analyses, conducted in the Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie Mainz, with a restoration and photographic do...
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The Preslav Treasure is one of the most important jewellery hoards of the Middle Ages and comprises over 180 pieces of jewellery and appliques, coins, and spoons, made from gold, silver, precious stones, pearls and enamels. The treasure was unearthed in 1978 near the town of Preslav in Bulgaria, which was the capital of the First Bulgarian State (681-1018) from the late ninth century to 971. The objects cast a light on the relations between medieval Bulgaria and its neighbour Byzantium: most of the valuable pieces would have come from Constantinople, perhaps on the occasion of the marriage between the Bulgarian Tsar Peter I (927-969) and the Byzantine princess Marie-Irene in 927. For the first time since its excavation, the Preslav Treasure has been subject to scientific analyses, conducted in the Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie Mainz, with a restoration and photographic documentation. This book comprises fourteen papers presented during the conference organised in collaboration with Musée du Louvre, Paris, in 2018.
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Price: £52.50
Pages: 232
Publisher: Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie (LEIZA) Verlag
Imprint: Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie (LEIZA) Verlag
Series: RGZM/LEIZA - Byzanz zwischen Orient und Okzident
Publication Date: 15 August 2025
ISBN: 9783884673645
Format: Hardcover
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European history: medieval period, middle ages, Archaeology by period / region, Precious metal, precious stones and jewellery: artworks and design

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