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Bulgaria: Remarkable Roman Villa Discovered Near Dolna Kremena Village
Excavations of the Roman villa near the village of Dolna Kremena (Mezdra region) began in 1972, as a statue with two faces (the so-called Hermi- after the god Hermes) was discovered here. It is established that this is a classic-style villa with a rectangular plan and three wings, located around a large courtyard with a total area of 1340 sq.m.
Unique Find: Roman Statue Head Found at Excavations near Pleven
Archaeologists have discovered a unique find in the excavations of the ancient city of Ulpia Eskus near the village of Gigen. This is the head of a statue, and the scientists suggest that it is a Roman Emperor, reports Bulgaria ON AIR.
Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Roman Roadside Complex Sostra
Archaeologists from Bulgaria's National History Museum have uncovered the roadside Sostra complex, situated on the Roman cursus publi-cus from Oescus to Philippopolis.