The Mask from Provadia explained

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. https://provadia-solnitsata.com/en/news/late-chalcolithic-mask
  2. Web site: "Alien mask found at late chalcholitic salt pit settlement". https://web.archive.org/web/20210228064907/https://www.histecho.com/mouthless-alien-mask-found-at-late-chalcolithic-salt-pit-settlement-mound-near-bulgarias-provadia/ . dead . 28 February 2021 . Natasha, P. .
  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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