Bulgaria's national archaeological wealth received another proof of its exceptional nature through the presentation of a second statue from the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica. During the official ceremony at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum-BAS (NAIM-BAS), Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov highlighted the long-standing efforts to uncover this remarkable archaeological site.
"For centuries, experts have discussed the significance of Heraclea Sintica, but large-scale research only began in 2007," the head of state emphasized. He focused on the statue's exceptional aesthetic impact, whose elegance eloquently tells the story of ancient civilization.
Zhelyazkov underscored the direct connection between infrastructure projects and archaeological discoveries. "A significant portion of archaeological finds would have remained hidden without targeted investments in regional infrastructure corridors," the prime minister stated, demonstrating the state's strategy to support scientific research.
The statue, which underwent an eight-month restoration process, will be exhibited in Sofia until October, after which it will be moved to the city museum of Petrich. The exhibition "A Head Taller" presents the find as an exceptional example of ancient sculptural art.
The government commits to continuing the financing of archaeological activities, thereby guaranteeing the discovery and preservation of national cultural heritage. Experts from NAIM-BAS define the discovery as extremely important for understanding ancient civilizations in Bulgarian lands.