Georgi Kitov
Georgi Kitow ( Bulgarian Георги Китов ; born March 1, 1943 in Dupnitsa , Bulgaria , † September 14, 2008 in Starosel near Panagyurishte , Bulgaria) was a Bulgarian archaeologist and thracologist .
Georgi Kitow became internationally known for his research on the Thracians . In 2000 he discovered a temple and a tomb from the time of the Thracian ruler Sitalkes I (5th century BC) near Panagjurischte on the upper reaches of the Mariza , north of Pazardzhik in the Sredna Gora Mountains . During a further excavation in the "Valley of the Thracian Kings" several archaeological artefacts made of gold and bronze were discovered. The grave found belonged to the Thracian king Seuthes III. The tomb is located in the vicinity of Shipka , near Kazanlak and was named "Goljama Kosmatka" by Kitov. In 2000 he discovered the Thracian tomb of Alexandrovo near Chaskowo . The tomb contains unique inscriptions from the 4th century BC. The golden mask of another king was discovered near Sliven .
Kitow was controversial in specialist circles. For example, when excavating, he often relied on excavators instead of spades and paintbrushes in order to achieve a faster pace and forestall treasure robbers. In 2001 he was dismissed as head of the Thracian department of the National Archaeological Institute and Museum in Sofia and his excavation license was revoked for one year. On the evening of September 14, 2008, he died of a heart attack at the archaeological site of Starosel .
Fonts (selection)
Georgi Kitov has authored more than 200 academic papers, articles and studies on the history, culture and religion of the Thracians.
- The Valley of the Thracian Rulers , 2nd, expanded edition. Slavena, Varna 2005. ISBN 954-579477-1
Web links
- Archaeologist Kitow dies in Bulgaria , Mitteldeutsche Zeitung, September 14, 2008
- World-famous Bulgarian archeologist Georgi Kitov dies at 65 ( Memento from May 20, 2011 in the Internet Archive ), AFP , September 15, 2008
- Georgi Kitov, excavated Thrace, dies at 65 , International Herald Tribune , September 23, 2008
Individual evidence
- ↑ Archaeologists discover Thracian gold mask , Der Spiegel, July 15, 2007.
- ↑ Culture news on Deutschlandradio, August 15, 2008.
- ↑ The Times, September 27, 2008 ( Memento of the original from January 12, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kitov, Georgi |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Китов, Георги (Bulgarian) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bulgarian archaeologist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 1, 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dupnitsa , Bulgaria |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 14, 2008 |
| Place of death | Starosel near Panagyurishte , Bulgaria |