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2008/10/22

An extensive research of the bottom of Koprinka dam, where the ruins of the ancient Thracian capital – Sevtopolis lie, starts at the beginning of November. This is the most favorable period, because the waters of the dam are cold and clear from the phytoplankton. This was announced by the chief of the history museum in Kazanlak – Kosyo Zarev.
Mini submarine from the Institute of Oceanology in Varna will dive to the of the city of King Sevt. The submarine will scan the ruins with special...

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2008/08/26

The Valley of the Thracian Kings literally will get alive for a period of two days. Scientists, tourists, photographers, artists and dancers are about to besiege the Town of Roses on Friday and Saturday. At that time there will take place the Days of the Thracian Culture.

Specialists of thracology, history and anthropology will discuss the new problems, challenges and discoveries concerning the ancient Thracians.
The prize named after the founder of the Bulgarian...

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2008/08/07

The project to draw Sevtopolis, the capital city of Ancient Thrace, out of the waters of the Koprinka Reservior in central Bulgaria, and turn it into a top tourist destination, has been estimated to cost EUR 100 M.

Sevtopolis is currently located at a depth of about 20 meters on the bottom of the reservoir but has been found to be in an excellent condition.

According to the project recently put forth by the Mayor of the nearby city of Kazanluk Stefan Damyanov and Bulgaria's Culture...

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2008/06/09

The traditional "Rose Festival" in Kazanluk reached its culmination Sunday with a parade through the town's main street.

The festival is being held for the 40th time in Kazanluk.

The parade started at noon from the town square "Sevtopolis" and was as a tradition lead by a group of kukers from the village of Turia. (Kukers are costumed men performing traditional Bulgarian rituals to scare away evil spirits.)

Before the parade a Rose Queen title and a Best Photographer award are...

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2008/06/06

The Japanese great admirers of the Bulgarian rose and each year Kazanlak meets many groups with tourists for the Rose Holiday. Over 10 000 Japanese tourists come yearly in Bulgaria, generally for tours around the country. The keen visitors love visiting the Rose Festival, The Melnik Pyramids, the old capital of Veliko Tarnovo and Koprivshtitsa.
Each year the number of the Japanese tourists records and increase of 3-5 %, compared to the previous year.
The Rose Fest in Kazanlak starts today, on...

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2008/05/26

In '07, Bulgaria exported 2,500 kg of rose oil with output this year seen around the 3,000 kg mark. Local purchasing prices for rose petals have increased to 1.90-2.00 levs/kg from 1.80 levs on average last year. The rise is attributed to the shortage of field workers. An influx of investment has motivated farmers in the Kazanlak and Karlovo areas to switch to rose petal production and the area of rose gardens in the two regions has increased by 2,500 ha over the past 5 years.

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2008/05/23

The lecturer of old history in the History Department of Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' reader doctor Konstantin Boshnakov revealed two unique history discoveries.
He finished the first of its kind examination of signs of the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak. He found out two unique signs: the first one says - ‘painted by Kodzimases' and the second - ‘Roigos, son of Sevt (III)'.

Until this moment the name of the Thracian Roigos was familiar only by the rare coins of this ruler. Before...

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2008/04/18

The preparations for the construction of an airport near Kazanlak city (central Bulgaria) has started, Stefan Damyanov, mayor of the Kazanlak municipality informed.
According to his words the airport will be legitimated by the international flights requirements.

The airport is foreseen to have two runways and a reserve one (1,800 m), which will cover a capacity of landing planes with 40 passengers on board per day.

It is expected the realizing of charter flights at the new...

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2008/02/19

Association ‘Preserve the Bulgarian' starts action for the realizing of ‘Sevtopolis' project.

At first the organizators will collect subscription list throughout the whole country, the projects author and major architect Jeko Tilev announced.

Sevtopolis or the City of Tracian King Sevt III is capital of the Odyisian state in the end of IV - beginning of III century before Christ.

It was found and observed in 1948 - 1954 by the construction works of Koprinka dam like and afterwards,...

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2007/08/31

One of the key battles in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 was the defense of the Shipka pass. The most dramatic of those took place from the 21st to the 26th of August (or from the 9th to the 14th of August old style) 130 years ago. The Turks led by Suleiman pasha advanced with a huge army from the south. The defenders of the pass, who were Bulgarian volunteers and Russian soldiers, were faced with heavy odds. The decisive battle began on the morning of the 23rd of August. The defenders...

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