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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Seuthopolis, founded between 325-315 BCE by Thracian king Seuthes III, served as the capital of the Odrysian kingdom. This ancient city, situated in present-day central Bulgaria near Kazanlak, exhibits a blend of Thracian and Hellenistic influences. The city center housed the palace of Seuthes, which functioned as both a royal court and a sanctuary for the Cabeiri, indicating the dual role of its ruler as a priest-king. The city was not a true polis, with most inhabitants living outside its walls. Seuthopolis was sacked by the Celts in 281 BCE. Archaeologically significant features include brick tholos tombs and a cemetery with both inhumation and cremation practices. The site was flooded during the construction of the Koprinka Reservoir, but remains a key representation of Thracian culture with Greek elements.
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