Workers Uncover Ancient Tomb in Bulgaria

News January 9, 2015

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VARNA, BULGARIA—The Sofia News Agency reports that an ancient tomb was uncovered during construction work in the center of the Black Sea city of Varna. The tomb was first discovered in the beginning of the twentieth century, when it was resealed because of ongoing building projects in Nezavisimost Square. The burial spot was once located beyond the city walls of the ancient city of Odesos.

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