Depiction of the Mother-Goddess on a ceramic vessel

19.09.2020г.

The double story construction, which had been destroyed in an earthquake, and has been under investigation the past few seasons, has again surprised the public with its architectural design and inventory. The structure has been erected and used in the Middle Chalcolithic period between 4700 - 4600 B.C. It is attached to the wall of the earliest stone defense system of the settlement. A large amount of broken on the spot ceramic vessels has been discovered amidst the debris of the western room, only to add to the vast ceramic inventory of the house. Attention has been drawn to an anthropomorphic image incised on the outer side of one ceramic pot. This is a stylized image of a person standing up with their arms, bent in the elbows and lifted high – the so-called pose of adoration. There are two upright fingers shown on each hand, while the rest are folded. Most likely this is a depiction of the Mother-Goddess calling out to the Sky God to engage in matrimonial union, or in other words - a plea for rain in the sky.
The Mother-Goddess takes a central place in the mythological-believe system of the ancient farmers and represents the cyclic pattern of rebirth of nature.

Open Doors Day

22.09.2024г.

Traditionally this year, the archaeological team, exploring the earliest prehistoric salt-production and urban center in Europe - Provadia-Solnitsata, organized an Open Doors Day. We invite you to visit the archaeological complex on September 22, 2024 (Sunday). We will be pleased to tell you about the oldest salt production centar in Europe and to introduce you to the newest discoveries!

From the archaeological site to the museum exhibit

20.09.2024г.

Over the past 20 archaeological seasons at Provadia-Solnitsata, the remains of a total of 32 prehistoric houses have been registered, some of which are still being studied. One of the richest and most interesting houses discovered so far in the settlement mound is designated as number 17, about which we have already written in previous publications. It dates back to the late Middle Chalcolithic period (4600 BC) and was destroyed in a fire.

Visit us during the spring 2024

20.04.2024г.

Given the strong interest in the remains of the oldest salt producing and urban center in Europe - Provadia-Solnitsata, you will have the opportunity to visit us again this year during the spring holidays.