The tomb of a Bulgarian princess has been discovered. A team of archaeologists found the remains in the northern Bulgarian town of Veliko Turnovo - the medieval capital of the country.

Archaeologists Nikolai Ovcharov and Hitko Vachev are believed to have excavated the grave on Sunday.

Bulgarian National Radio reported: "The princess was found wearing luxurious clothes trimmed with golden ribbon. "Excellently crafted jewelry, a golden ring, earrings, silver and golden pins were also found around the buried body."

The princess was buried in the courtyard of the St. St. Peter and Pavel church in Veliko Tarnovo. It is believed the grave dates back to the 14th century or even earlier - sometime after the reign of Tsar Ivan Assen II.

Archaeologists have discovered more than 100 artefacts since excavation on the site began in June.

Most of the items found have been gold jewelry.

Once the objects have been restored they will be exhibited at the town's history museum this autumn.