Production of Crosses in the 10th Century in Medieval Bulgaria
Production of Crosses in the 10th Century in Medieval Bulgaria

Summary/Abstract: This article focuses on the metal crosses production in the 10th century medieval Bulgaria. The recent discovery of three production centres near Preslav revises previous ideas according to which these items were products of byzantine metalworkers and were brought there by pilgrims from the eastern Christian centres (Syria, Palestine). In the first half of the 10th century, they provided almost all the artefacts typical for the period in that region: belt metal art accessories (such as decorations, buckles and tips), rings, earrings, single and double crosses, pendants. The archaeological research in Novosel, Shumen Region, brought to light more than 800 artefacts, as well as in Zlatar, Preslav Region, where the researchers have discovered more than 1400 items so far. The above facts are strong evidence for the existence of a very well‐developed and organized production process.

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