The Bulgarian History Museum presents a museum replica of the Panagyurishte Treasure in Ivaylovgrad
On February 11, 2026, amid exceptional interest and a packed hall, the Municipal Historical Museum in Ivaylovgrad opened an exhibition featuring a museum replica of the Panagyurishte Treasure from the collections of the Bulgarian History Museum — one of the officially made gold copies created to present the iconic Thracian masterpiece to the general public while complying with the highest standards for preserving the original. The event marked the solemn beginning of the festivities dedicated to February 14 — the city’s holiday.
The event was opened by the museum director, Dr. Krasimira Uzunova. Among the official guests were the mayor of Ivaylovgrad Municipality, Ms. Diana Ovcharova, the chair of the Municipal Council, Ms. Bogdana Bogdanova, deputy mayors and representatives of the municipal administration, as well as representatives of the National Historical Museum – Mr. Mihail Vaklinov, curator in the Department of History of the Bulgarian Lands in Antiquity (Prehistory – Late Antiquity), and Ms. Nezabravka Parvanova, head of the Central Laboratory for Conservation and Restoration.
During the ceremony, a letter of appreciation was presented by the director of the Bulgarian History Museum, Docent Dr. Boni Petrunova, as a token of gratitude for the good partnership and long-standing archaeological research carried out by the museum team in the municipality.
On the initiative of Mayor Diana Ovcharova, all students from the municipality will have the opportunity to view the exhibition free of charge—a gesture that encourages young people’s interest in Bulgarian history and cultural heritage. For other visitors, admission is at the standard museum fee, which also provides access to the permanent exhibitions, including the meteorite on display.
The Panagyurishte gold treasure includes nine gold vessels – a phiale, an amphora-rhyton, and seven rhytons, made of high-quality gold and richly decorated. They date from the late 4th to early 3rd century BC. The treasure is one of the most significant monuments of Thracian culture and is internationally recognized as evidence of the high level of goldsmithing in antiquity.
The exhibition will be open to residents and visitors of Ivaylovgrad from February 11 to March 10, 2026.
With this exhibition, the Bulgarian History Museum continues its mission to promote Bulgaria’s cultural and historical heritage within the country and to support regional museums in their efforts to bring history to life and make it accessible to the general public.
