Roman Settlement in Bulgaria Destroyed During Gothic Raids - Archaeology Magazine

Roman Settlement in Bulgaria Destroyed During Gothic Raids - Archaeology Magazine

LESICHOVO, BULGARIA—According to a La Brújula Verde report, construction workers installing a gas pipeline in Bulgaria’s Pazardzhik region accidentally unearthed a 1,700-year old rural Roman settlement. Archaeologists conducted further research and uncovered buildings with large storage jars embedded in the ground, suggesting the site served an agrarian function and was involved in food production and storage. During the Roman period, the settle…

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1,500-Year-Old Roman Settlement Destroyed By The Goths Discovered In Bulgaria - Ancient Pages

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A team of archaeologists has made a noteworthy discovery in Lesichovo, located in the Pazardzhik region of Bulgaria. During preliminary excavations for a transit gas pipeline project, they uncovered remains of a settlement from the Late Roman period. Led by archaeologist Sirma Alexandrova, the team revealed architectural structures, ceramics, coins, and […]