The Panagyurishte Treasure
It is not a stretch to call The Panagyurishte Treasure the most prized historical discovery in Bulgaria. The ancient Thracian treasure is primarily stored in Bulgaria’s National Bank. Three brothers working at a tile factory found it by accident. In 1949, it was considered the “richest treasure” in Europe since the Second World War. It comes with amphoras, rhytons, and vials made of solid gold. It has a total weight of 13.59 pounds. The golden artifacts are all decorated with humans, patterns, and animals. These things indicate a mythological and ritualistic connection. The total worth of these objects is $203,687.
The Panagyurishte Treasure
Hadrosaurus
With a scientific name that means “Bulky Lizard,” it is not shocking to hear that Hadrosaurus could weigh as much as 18,000 pounds. It could also grow as high as ten feet and as long as 25 feet. They roamed North America from 85.5 million to 66 million years ago. It was chunky despite the fact that it fed on plants. Discovered in New Jersey, this was the first nearly-complete fossil found in the United States. What makes it even more special is that not many are found on the East Coast. Every bone costs $4,000 to $5,000.
Hadrosaurus
