Remains of Bulgaria’s Czar Samuel return ‘home’ after 1,000 years
Summary
The remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Czar Samuel have been returned to Bulgaria more than 1,000 years after his death. The remains were flown from Greece to Bulgaria following an agreement between the two countries, ending long-standing negotiations.Key Facts
- Czar Samuel was a medieval Bulgarian ruler who fought the Byzantine Empire and died in 1014.
- His remains were found in the 1960s in a Greek border area.
- The coffin and remains were flown to Sofia, Bulgaria, escorted by Bulgarian fighter jets.
- Thousands of Bulgarians gathered to welcome the remains and honor their historical leader.
- The remains were laid to rest in the Church of Saint Sofia in Sofia, where Samuel was believed to be baptized.
- As part of the cultural exchange deal, Bulgaria will return 48 historical objects taken from Greece during World War I.
- Greece hopes the return will support its efforts to retrieve the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum.
- North Macedonia also claims Czar Samuel as part of its history, reflecting regional disputes over his legacy.
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