Founded in 1901, The Iskra History Museum is among the oldest and richest museums in Bulgaria treasuring over 70 000 original artefacts. The museum is famous for the golden, silver and bronze treasures coming from the Valley of the Thracian Kings. In its halls you can see the golden wreath, helmet and greaves belonging to Seuthes III, the completely preserved golden and silver horse ornaments, as well as a rare collection of coins and objects from the Thracian period.
The museum preserves, studies and displays the entire historical heritage of the Kazanlak Region, including all the tombs discovered in the Valley of the Thracian Kings.