Varna Archaeological Museum
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The Varna Archaeological Museum in Varna, Bulgaria, showcases the world’s oldest known gold treasures discovered in the Varna Necropolis, dating back to 4569–4340 BC. Highlights include the dazzling gold objects from Grave 43, the extensive collection of Sokolov and Hotnitsa Golden Treasures, and the rare gold–painted pottery that illuminate the Chalcolithic Varna culture. Visitors can explore the rich narrative of early metallurgy, trade networks, and funerary practices that shaped the region’s prehistory. The museum’s exhibits, jointly housed with the National Historical Museum in Sofia, offer an unparalleled journey through one of Europe’s most significant archaeological sites.