The graves found here are famous for containing some of the oldest known worked gold artifacts in the world. The rich accumulation of gold and valuable goods in some graves is regarded as important evidence indicating the existence of marked social differentiation and a status hierarchy in the society of the period.
Frequently asked questions
- What was Varna Necropolis and Earliest Worked Gold?
- The Varna Necropolis is a Chalcolithic cemetery located in present-day Bulgaria and dated to the 5th millennium BCE.
- When did Varna Necropolis and Earliest Worked Gold happen?
- 4500 BCE
- Where did Varna Necropolis and Earliest Worked Gold take place?
- Bulgaristan (Varna)