Two Byzantine Seals from the Excavation of the Medieval Fortress “Malkoto kale” (Yambol Region, Bulgaria)

The present article aims to put into scholarly circulation two new unpublished Byzantine lead seals from the medieval fortress in area of village Voden (municipality Bolyarovo, Yambol region, Bulgaria). They were handed Regional Historical Museum town as a result regular archaeological excavations site near Voden, conducted period 2012–2019. first seal dates last quarter 11th century and has bust Holy Virgin with halo round medallion image Infant Jesus Christ who blesses both hands. From legend on reverse, it is clear that bulla belonged dignitary named Michael Tzitas, advertises himself title (proto)kouropalates position doux. second end – beginning 12th an interesting relatively rare iconographic plot depicting three military saints obverse, invocation them reverse. belongs clergyman metropolitan bishop Athens, Nicetas (Νικήτας).