The Mask from Provadia

The Mask from Provadia is a Chalcolithic artifact that was found at the Provadia-Saltworks archeological site.^[1]

"The Chalcolithic mask resting in the dirt"

The mask has no mouth and features a stylized nose and elliptical eyes. There are small holes on the artifact that are believed to have been used to hang up or wear the artifact.^[2]

The artifact is one of many others found at the site. The area also includes a mass grave and salt extraction facilities.^[3]

References

^ https://provadia-solnitsata.com/en/news/late-chalcolithic-mask
^ Natasha, P. ""Alien mask found at late chalcholitic salt pit settlement"". Archived from the original on 28 February 2021.
^ Nikolov, Vassil. "Salt, early complex society, urbanization: Provadia-Solnitsata (5500-4200 BC) (Abstract)" http://naim.bg/contentFiles/ARH_2012_1_res1.pdf. Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 1 November 2012

[1] ttps://provadia-solnitsata.com/en/news/late-chalcolithic-mask

[2] Natasha, P. ""Alien mask found at late chalcholitic salt pit settlement"". Archived from the original on 28 February 2021.

[3] Nikolov, Vassil. "Salt, early complex society, urbanization: Provadia-Solnitsata (5500-4200 BC) (Abstract)" http://naim.bg/contentFiles/ARH_2012_1_res1.pdf. Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 1 November 2012

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