From the archaeological site to the museum exhibit

The assemblage of ceramic vessels uncovered among the house’s debris impresses with its diversity and precision in craftsmanship. Around 90 complete or fragmented vessels, all handmade, were discovered. These include a zoomorphic vessel, a vessel with an anthropomorphic depiction, the site-specific ornithomorphic vessels used in salt production, and ceramic bowls and plates with very rich ornamentation. After the intensive fieldwork of clearing, documenting, and collecting all fragments from the site, the careful and precise work of our restorer, Maria Slavkova, followed. As a result, some of these vessels have already been restored and are now part of the temporary exhibition 'Commands of Salt: Provadia-Solnitsata (5600 – 4350 BC)' at the National Archaeological Museum in the center of Sofia (opposite the Presidency). The exhibition was created to mark 20 years of archaeological research at Provadia-Solnitsata and features the most interesting and impressive artifacts discovered over the past archaeological seasons. The mentioned vessels occupy the two central display cases, positioned directly in front of the exhibition hall entrance, immediately capturing attention. You can visit the exhibition and view these vessels, along with other fascinating finds from Solnitsata, until October 27, 2024."