Ancient helmet of origin from our lands returned to Bulgaria (PHOTOS) – Society – Bulgaria – NOVA News
This was thanks to an international operation
An ancient helmet originating from the Bulgarian lands was returned to the Bulgarian state. Consul General in Bulgaria in New York Maya Hristova thanked on behalf of Minister Boyko Rashkov, head of the US service, proved the successful investigation.
The return of an artifact to the prices of Bulgaria is possible thanks to the conduct of an international operation to neutralize the criminal scheme for trafficking in cultural and historical values. The operation, led by the New York County Attorney’s Office, involves law enforcement agencies from a total of 11 countries: Bulgaria, Egypt, Greece, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria and Turkey.
Photo: Ministry of Interior
The helmet was confiscated from the collection of one of the world’s largest collectors of ancient art, after investigating US authorities managed to prove that the artifact was imported into the country through illegal trafficking in antiques. It is valued at approximately $ 200,000. The helmet, dating from the 4th-3rd century BC, is made of iron, silver, bronze and organic materials. The question is that its origin is from the territory of Bulgaria – near the current village of Pletena, Satovcha municipality, Blagoevgrad district. American experts believe that it belonged to Philip of Macedon.
Photo: Ministry of Interior
An official ceremony for the return of American power to the Bulgarian state of the ancient object will be held on February 10 at the General Consultations in Bulgaria in New York.
Photo: Ministry of Interior
In his welcome address, the Consul General pointed out that this important event confirms the excellent cooperation between law enforcement and judicial services in Bulgaria and the United States. In turn, the American side also thanked the Bulgarian authorities for the excellent and effective cooperation.
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