Antiquity Tomb Found in Downtown of Bulgaria’s Capital Sofia during Rescue Excavations
An Antiquity tomb from what used to be the so called Eastern Necropolis of the Ancient Thracian and the Ancient Roman city of Serdica has been unearthed during rescue archaeological excavations in the downtown of Bulgaria’s capital Sofia.
Unknown Late Antiquity Tomb with Murals Found by Accident in Downtown of Bulgaria’s Capital Sofia
An unknown Late Antiquity tomb has been discovered by accident during repair works on the Moskovska Street in the downtown of Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, not far from the 4th century AD St. Sofia Basilica from the Ancient Roman city of…
Bulgaria Marks 135th Birthday of Renowned Archaeologist, Controversial Politician Bogdan Filov
On April 10, 2018, Bulgaria has marked the 135th anniversary since the birth of Bogdan Filov (1883 – 1945), one of the most renowned Bulgarian archaeologists from the first half of the 20th century, and a controversial politician who as Prime…
Bulgaria’s Capital Sofia to Fund Search for Alleged Outer Fortress Wall of Ancient Serdica
The administration of Bulgaria’s capital Sofia plans to invest major funding in expanding the archaeological excavations in the city, including a search for the alleged outer fortress wall of its predecessor, the Ancient Thracian and Roman city of Serdica.
Archaeologists Find Preserved Wooden Structure from Moat Bridge at Western Gate of Ancient Serdica in Bulgaria’s Sofia
The archaeologists who have carried out the recent preparatory excavations of the Western Gate of the Ancient Roman city of Serdica, the predecessor of today’s Bulgarian capital Sofia, have discovered a wooden structure which was probably part of an ancient…
Bulgaria’s Sofia Starts Seismic Retrofit of Europe’s Oldest Functioning Church, 4th Century Basilica St. Sofia
Sofia Municipality has started a seismic retrofit of the St. Sofia Basilica, the oldest functioning church in Europe, from which the Bulgarian capital took its modern-day name during the Late Middle Ages.
Bulgaria’s Sofia Starts Excavations of Western Gate of Ancient Serdica in Preparation for Restoration Project
Sofia Municipality has started the preparatory archaeological excavations of the Western Gate of the Ancient Roman city of Serdica, the predecessor of today’s Bulgarian capital, as part of a project for the restoration of the gate and the structures around…
Bulgaria’s Capital Sofia Opens Much Criticized Open-Air Museum of Ancient Roman City Serdica
Bulgaria’s Cabinet and Sofia Municipality have opened the long-delayed open-air museum of the Ancient Roman city of Serdica, popularly known as the Sofia Largo project, which has been much criticized over the past 7-8 months because of the quality of…
‘George Washington Street’ Collapses on Ruins of Western Gate of Ancient Serdica in Bulgaria’s Capital Sofia
Part of the surviving ruins of the Western Gate of the Ancient Roman city of Serdica, the predecessor of today’s Bulgarian capital of Sofia, have been buried under a collapsing street, which, however, is said to have caused no damages…
Bulgarian Capital to Exhibit Roman Ruins from Ancient Serdica Under 3 Glass Domes at Sofia Largo
Part of the open-air museum of the ruins of the Ancient Thracian and Roman city of Serdica in the downtown of the Bulgarian capital Sofia will be exhibited under three glass domes.
Construction Workers Busting Ruins of Ancient Thracian and Roman City Serdica in Bulgaria’s Capital Sofia, Report Says
Construction workers rehabilitating part of the downtown of the Bulgarian capital Sofia seem to be damaging the ruins of the Ancient Thracian and Roman city of Serdica, a newspaper report alarms.
Bulgaria’s National History Museum Urges Excavation, Restoration of Great Basilica in Early Medieval Capital Pliska
Bulgaria’s National Museum of History has issued a statement urging and promoting the further archaeological excavations and restoration of the 9th century Great Basilica in Pliska, today a small northeastern town, which was the mighty capital of the First Bulgarian…
Bulgaria to Complete Sofia Largo Open Air Museum of Ancient Serdica by Fall 2015
Bulgaria’s Cabinet and Sofia Municipality have launched the last two phases of the long anticipated project for creating an open-air museum out of part of the remains of the Ancient Thracian and Roman city of Serdica located at the so…
Bulgarian Capital to Restore Archaeology Site of Ancient Serdica’s Western Gate, St. Sofia Basilica Mosaics
The municipal authorities of the Bulgarian capital Sofia are going to restore the western gate of the Ancient Thracian and Roman city of Serdica located in the contemporary urban downtown, Todor Chobanov, Deputy Mayor in charge of culture, has announced.
