OPENING OF THE 2026 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SEASON AT PROVADIA–SOLNITSATA

24.06.2026г.

On 25 July, Provadia-Solnitsata will officially launch the 2026 archaeological season and welcome visitors with a special programme. ???? Guided tours of the archaeological complex ???? Opening of an exhibition featuring the artworks from the children's online challenge inspired by the finds and history of Provadia–Solnitsata ???? An information corner dedicated to the site's European significance and its European Heritage Label distinction ???? “Hidden Finds” – an archaeological adventure for our youngest visitors ???? Meet the archaeological team of Provadia-Solnitsata and learn more about the latest discoveries, upcoming excavations, and future initiatives related to the development and promotion of the site Join us as we begin another exciting archaeological season filled with new discoveries, inspiring encounters, and fascinating stories from the oldest salt-production and urban centre in Europe!

Beer Was Produced at Solnitsata 6,500 Years Ago

08.09.2026г.

During the excavation of part of a burnt two-storey house from an earlier phase of the Late Chalcolithic, dated to around 4500 BC, a highly significant find was discovered: charred grain.

The Unification of Bulgaria – A lesson in history thatcontinues to unite us!

06.09.2026г.

Today, September 6 – the Day of the Unification of Bulgaria – the ancient archaeological site of Provadia-Solnitsata welcomed its visitors with a festive program

Colors of the Late Chalcolithic

04.09.2026г.

During the excavation of the remains of a burned Late Chalcolithic house at Provadia-Solnitsata, we discovered numerous fragments of wall plaster on which a rich red paint is still clearly visible.