Thracians
Ancient Thrace and Its Treasures Highlighted in Major Getty Exhibition
The J. Paul Getty Museum presents Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece, an exhibition that explores the cultural relations between the Thracians and their neighbors over the course of two millennia (about 1700 BCE-300 CE).
Plato: The papyrus that indicated his burial place revealed and how he spent his last hours
The Greek philosopher allegedly spent his last night listening to music played by a slave girl from Thrace and commenting on her... lack of rhythm
Valley of the Thracian Kings Archaeological Complex Opens in Shipka
In a grand inauguration ceremony today, the city of Shipka proudly unveiled the archaeological complex "Valley of the Thracian Kings," marking a significant achievement in the preservation and presentation of Thracian culture and art.
Theater emerges as works continue in Perinthos
Work continues to unearth the largest theater in Thrace, located in the ancient city of Perinthos in the Marmaraereğlisi district of the northwestern province of Tekirdağ.
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Samothrace natural pools - Beauty out of this world
A true gem on the edge of the Aegean Sea, where the Thracian Sea merges with streams and centuries-old plane trees
Cavusoglu in Thrace: Meetings & promises of help to the “Turkish minority” (photos-videos)
The “private visit” of the Turkish Foreign Minister to Thrace continues with provocations – Who did he see and what did he say
Erdogan partner nationalist Bahceli: “Greek PM messed up! Kids are Turkish in Pomakochoria” (video)
The Greek PM addressed the kindergarten kids as Greeks in Thrace
Rectors balk over funding
In response to the government's plans to introduce a minimum university entrance grade, the Rectors' Synod on Friday said it will get on board as long as the expected drop in admissions does not affect funding.
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Thrax Punks | Athens | February 13
Thracian band Thrax Punks, known for their unique blend of psycho-punk and traditional Thracian music, will be at the Kyttaro Club in downtown Athens on Thursday, February 13.
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Museum sheds light on Thracian civilization
Artifacts unearthed during excavations in ancient cities in the northwestern province of Tekirdağ and exhibited in the Tekirdağ Museum shed light on the Thracian civilization.
The Thracian people, who lived in Thrace, Bulgaria and northern Greece in the ancient ages, were known as the world's most populous tribe after Hindus, according to Greek historian and ancient writer Heredot.
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