5,000-Year-Old Dagger Found
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SOFIA, Bulgaria — A 6-inch-long gold-and-platinum dagger believed to be 5,000 years old has been unearthed in central Bulgaria, the archaeologist leading the excavations said yesterday.
The archaeologist, Martin Hristov, said his team discovered more than 500 tiny golden rings that appeared to be pieces of ancient jewelry.
The head of the National Museum of History, Bozhidar Dimitrov, said the finds were perfectly preserved and would soon go on display in the museum.
Over the past two years, Mr. Hristov’s team has found more than 15,000 ancient jewelry pieces near Dabene.
