Thracian tomb Griffins

The Thracian tomb Griffins, located in Bulgaria, is a significant archaeological site dating back to the 5th century BCE. The tomb's façade features distinctive plastic columns and a pediment adorned with semi-palmettes resembling griffin heads—an artistic and decorative hallmark of the period. Constructed primarily from granite blocks, the site includes an antechamber with a double-pitched roof and a circular chamber with a finely crafted dome, both with plastered granite slab floors. A notable feature within the circular chamber is a ritual stone bed, suggesting ceremonial use. Gold paws were discovered on a stone block, indicating the tomb's past splendor. The tomb was used for a funeral in the 4th century BCE and was subsequently robbed in antiquity, marking its historical significance and the loss of its original treasures.