Karel and Hermengild (Herman) Shkorpil are considered the founders of both Varna’s and Bulgarian archaeology. They were the first to accurately document numerous archaeological sites and monuments across Bulgaria. Karel Shkorpil identified the exact location of Bulgaria’s first capital, Pliska, while Hermengild (Herman) Shkorpil discovered the remains of an early christian monastery on "Djanavara Hill".
They explored many sites across Bulgaria, documenting their findings in detail. The first maps of Bulgaria’s three capitals - Pliska, Preslav, and Veliko Tarnovo - were created by them, and the Veliko Tarnovo map is still in use today.
The Shkorpil brothers greatly contributed to Varna—they founded the Varna Archaeological Museum and conducted studies of sites such as the Roman Thermal Baths, The Stone forest, etc.
Their monument stands in Varna Archaeological museums's yard.
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