The latest Thracian tomb to be opened (Another 80 to 100 thousands still to go!) is
located near the village of Aleksandrovo and is dated to approximately the first half of the IV century BC.
The Thracian horseman/hero is depicted on the hunt. 
The twin-bladed Thracian axe, the elk and the dogs show on the above pictures are all symbols of the ruler’s power. Not all the tombs in Bulgaria belong to Thracian kings, an estimated 22 Thracian tribes had a heredetary monarchy. Of the 70 tombs that have been excavated, most are dated between the 3rd millenium BC and the IV century AD.This is a
tomb from Silistra, it contains Thracian vaulted sepulchre dating back to the 4th c. The rich mural painting decoration depict geometrical, animal and human figures, hunting scenes, a family couple and their maid-servants. 
Google Earth Placemark - Thracian tomb near the village of AleksandrovoGoogle Earth Placemark - Trachian tomb near the city of Silistra
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