3rd Century AD Marble Child Head, Ancient Chamber Pot Discovered in Roman City Novae near Bulgaria’s Svishtov
A marble from a small child statue from the 3rd century AD and an ancient chamber pots are some of the most interesting finds from the first days of the 2019 archaeological excavations of the Ancient Roman military camp and…
For 60th Year in Row Bulgarian, Polish Archaeologists to Excavate Ancient Roman City Novae in Danube Town Svishtov
For the 60th year in a row, Bulgarian and Polish archaeologists are beginning their annual excavations of the Ancient Roman military camp and city of Novae located near today’s Danube town of Svishtov.
Bulgaria’s Nikyup Set to Hold 3rd Antiquity Festival of Ancient Roman City Nicopolis ad Istrum
The town of Nikyup near the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria is going to hold the 3rd edition of the annual Antiquity Festival dedicated to the heritage of the huge Ancient Roman city of Nicopolis ad Istrum,…
Book Exploring Aqueducts of 19 Roman Cities in Bulgaria to Be Presented in Veliko Tarnovo
“The Aqueducts in Bulgaria’s Lands, 2nd-4th century AD”, a new book exploring the aqueducts of a total of 19 Ancient Roman cities, including that of major city of Nicopolis ad Istrum, is to presented in the northern Bulgarian city of…
Archaeologists Unearth Ancient ‘Revenue Office’ in Roman City Nicopolis ad Istrum near Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo
A public building which was an office exerting control over trade, also dubbed a “tax collection” or “revenue” office by the archaeologists, has been unearthed in the huge Ancient Roman city of Nicopolis ad Istrum whose ruins are located near…
Bulgaria’s Nikyup Set to Hold First Festival of Ancient Roman Nicopolis ad Istrum
The town of Nikyup near the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria is going to hold its first ever festival dedicated to the heritage of the huge Ancient Roman city of Nicopolis ad Istrum, whose ruins are located…
Volunteers in Excavations of Roman City Nicopolis Ad Istrum near Bulgaria’s Nikyup Get Free Archaeology, History Lectures
A total of 26 volunteers from Bulgaria and abroad, who have been selected to participate in the 2016 summer excavations of the large Ancient Roman city of Nicopolis ad Istrum situated near the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North…
Bulgarian, Polish Archaeologists Begin 57th Archaeological Season in Roman City Novae near Bulgaria’s Danube Town of Svishtov
The first team of Bulgarian and Polish archaeologists have begun the 57th archaeological season in a row in the Ancient Roman city of Novae located at the southernmost point of the Danube River near the today’s town of Svishtov.
Bulgaria’s Nikyup to Organize Ancient Roman Festival at Nicopolis ad Istrum
The once glorious Ancient Roman city of Nicopolis ad Istrum situated near the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria is going to have its own festival with historical reenactments.
‘Condemned’ Bronze Head of Roman Emperor Gordian III from Nicopolis ad Istrum to Be Showcased by Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo
A new exhibition on the major Ancient Roman city of Nicopolis ad Istrum (situated near the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria) is going showcase a famous bronze head sculpture of Roman Emperor Gordian III (r. 238-244 AD)…
50 Volunteers Sign Up for Excavations of Ancient Roman City Nicopolis ad Istrum in Northern Bulgaria, More Wanted
About 50 volunteers have already signed up to donate their labor during the 2016 summer archaeological excavations of the Ancient Roman city of Nicopolis ad Istrum near the town of Nikyup in Central North Bulgaria but more are invited to…
Archaeologists Unearth Huge Agoranomus’s Building in Ancient Roman City Nicopolis ad Istrum near Bulgaria’s Nikyup
The ruins of a huge Antiquity building which was probably the residence of the agoranomus / curule aedile, a public officer in charge of trade and market operations in Ancient Greek and Roman cities, have been unearthed in the large…
Bulgaria’s Nikyup, Veliko Tarnovo Museum Seek Volunteers for Archaeological Excavations of Ancient Roman City Nicopolis Ad Istrum
The town of Nikyup in Central North Bulgaria and the Regional Museum of History in the city of Veliko Tarnovo have issued a call for volunteers to aid with the 2016 summer excavations of one of the most glorious Ancient…
Archaeologists Find Stone Eagle Relief near Ancient Roman City Novae in Bulgaria’s Svishtov
A stone relief depicting an eagle has been found near the Ancient Roman city of Novae in the Bulgarian Danube town of Svishtov.
Archaeologists Discover Inscription Dedicated to Apollo and Diana in Ancient Roman City Novae near Bulgaria’s Svishtov
The archaeologists excavating the Ancient Roman city of Novae near the Bulgarian Danube town of Svishtov have discovered a pedestal with an inscription in Latin which is dedicated to ancient deities Apollo and Diana.
Archaeologist Urges Promotion of Ancient Roman City Novae in Bulgaria’s Svishtov as Cultural Tourism Destination
Assoc. Prof. Pavlina Vladkova, an archaeologist from the Regional Museum of History in Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo, has urged the promotion of the Ancient Roman city of Novae, whose ruins are located in the Danube town of Svishtov, as a cultural…
10th Ancient Heritage Festival ‘Eagle on the Danube’ Kicks Off at Roman Fortress Novae in Bulgaria’s Svishtov
The 10th edition of the Ancient Heritage Festival “Eagle on the Danube” taking place in the Ancient Roman military camp and fortress of Novae near Bulgaria’s Danube town of Svishtov kicked off on Friday, June 5, 2015.
Veliko Tarnovo Archaeologists to Get Meager Funding from Bulgarian Government for 2015 Summer Excavations
The archaeologists from the Regional Museum of History in the northern Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo will receive only a small portion of the government funding that they had requested for their 2015 summer excavations of six major archaeological sites.
Bulgarian, Polish Archaeologists Set for Annual Excavations of Roman Military Camp Novae near Svishtov in July
Archaeologists from Bulgaria and Poland are planning to start their annual summer excavations of the Ancient Roman military camp and fortress Novae near the Danube town of Svishtov in mid July, 2015.
Bulgaria’s Svishtov to Host 10th Ancient Heritage Festival ‘Eagle on the Danube’ at Roman Military Camp Novae
Bulgaria’s Danube town of Svishtov is once again in exciting anticipation of the annual Ancient Heritage Festival “Eagle on the Danube”, a major international event designed to promote Antiquity history from the time of Ancient Rome and Ancient Thrace through…
Veliko Tarnovo Archaeologists Seek EUR 90,000 in State Funding to Excavate 6 Sites in Northern Bulgaria
The archaeologists from the Regional Museum of History in the northern Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo have requested a total of BGN 175,000 (app. EUR 90,000) in government funding in order to carry out excavations of 6 major archaeological sites…
