ACTIVITIES

In his active work in the field of conservation of the immovable cultural and historical heritage, the Pont Foundation supports studies, archaeological excavations, conservation and restoration of cultural values, historical studies related to the Bulgarian lands from prehistoric times to the present day. A special focus in its activities is the history and archeology associated with the sea.

In order to achieve its main goals, the Foundation includes in its activities:

  • Financing and conducting of studies, preservation and conservation of the cultural and historical heritage of Bulgaria.

  • Development of a system of measures for the sustainable guarantee of the security of the cultural and historical heritage in the search, study, identification, documentation, preservation-restoration and socialization of the historical values in the interest of the society and respect for the cultural diversity

  • Attracting funding for programs in the field of Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage, incl. EU funds

  • Encourage research and studies of Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage and natural wealth.

  • Stimulating a change in the attitude towards the archaeological territories and realizing the opportunities, the benefits and the responsibilities towards the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage

  • Participation in the development of regional strategies for the use and management of Bulgaria’s cultural and historical heritage and development of cultural tourism in municipalities, in cooperation with local museums, governmental and non-governmental organizations and stakeholders.

  • Development and technical improvement of the museum network.

  • Establishment of a list of endangered sites and monuments, together with the necessary measures for their conservation and protection, together with collection, processing, storage and transmission of data and preparation of mechanisms to stimulate the local population and civil servants to counteract the treasure-hunting.

  • Contribute to the full implementation and improvement of the Bulgarian legislation on the conservation of the cultural and historical heritage.

  • Improving the awareness of the public and especially of the young people about the rich cultural and historical heritage of Bulgaria through training and raising their knowledge.

  • Initiation of national campaigns in favor of the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage and their coverage in national electronic and print media.

  • Consultation on issues related to the rights to discoveries, know-how in the sphere of the Bulgarian heritage, copyrights and other objects of intellectual property.

  • Development of active media activities / periodicals, radio and TV programs, Internet

Between research, archaeological excavations, conservation and restoration of cultural values and historical studies related to the Bulgarian lands that the Foundation supports, finances and organizes are:

Archeological excavations on:

  • Antic necropolis – Sozopol 1993-1994;
  • Medieval monastery on St. Ivan Island- 1993;
  • Antic Basilica – Sozopol 1993;

Underwater Expeditions:

  • “Emona” – searching for a sunken in 1629 Cossack fleet near Cape Emine;
  • Three underwater expeditions in Sozopol – 1994, 1995, 1996.

In the field of conservation and preservation of the movable cultural and historical heritage, the Pont Foundation provides numerous exhibits of the NHM of coins, church plates, ornaments and other findings

The museum collections of a number of museums in the country are financially supported by the Pont Foundation.

The Foundation also finances the publication of over 50 books, including:

  • By Prof. Bozhidar Dimitrov: “Illustrated History of Bulgaria”; “The Bulgarians – the Civilization of the Slav world”; “Venice Sources for the Bulgarian lands – XVI – XVII Century”; Documents for Shipbuilding and Navigation on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.

  • By author Prof. Alexander Fall: “The Hymns of Orpheus”; “Thracian Culture.Said and Unspoken

  • By author Acad. Vasil Giuzelev: “Essays on the History of the Bulgarian Northeast and the Black Sea Coast (End of the XII – the Beginning of the 15th Century)”

  • By author Nikola Nikolov: “Chiprovtsi School”

  • By author Zdenka Todorova: “Wedding Dress”, “Rafail’s Cross”

  • By author Stoyan Raichevski: “The Bulgarian and the Sea”

27 documentaries have been filmed and broadcast multiple times, including:

  • “The Island” – movie for St. Ivan Island near Sozopol.
  • “The Rescued City” – a film about the birth and life of Apolonia Pontica / Sozopol /;
  • “The Town of Melissa” – a film about the ancient and medieval Nessebar.

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