Thracian Tomb Griffins

Thracian Tomb Griffins
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Also known as: Thrakische Grab Griffins, tombeau thrace des Griffons, Могила Грифоните, Могила на Грифоните, הקבר התראקי גריפין, مقبرة الفتخاء

The Thracian tomb Griffins, found in Bulgaria, has a façade decorated with plastic columns and with a pediment above them [1]. The pediment`s ends are semi-palmettes, the lower leaves of which are elongated and look like heads of griffins [1]. The façade, the antechamber and the circular chamber are built of granite blocks [1]. Opposite the entrance of the circular chamber is situated a ritual stone bed with decorations [1]. On a stone block in front of the bed were found gold paws [1].

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TypeNecropolis/tombs complex
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryBulgaria
Coordinates42.7057° N, 25.3447° E

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