Medieval burial found by Roman-era theatre
Archaeologist unearthed a Medieval tomb at the site of the Roman Odeon in Plovdiv’s city centre, Bulgaria.
Roman ruins found under illegally demolished house
Roman-period ruins have been discovered under a house that was a subject of an illegal demolition in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Stone baptismal vessel found at Plovdiv’s Episcopal Basilica site
Archaeologists excavating the site of the Episcopal Basilica in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, discovered a large stone baptismal vessel given to the basilica by a Bishop named Makedonii. The object dates to around 5th century AD.
Palaeolithic site in Plovdiv bulldozed for construction
Oldest Prehistoric settlement site, dating to Neolithic and Chalcolithic, in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv, was bulldozed by construction workers.
Glass bracelets discovered at necropolis by Plovdiv’s Small Basilica
Archaeologists investigated the recently discovered necropolis by the Small Basilica in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, managed to find various artefacts in the graves dated to between 11th-14th centuries, including very well preserved bracelets.
Restoration of the Great Basilica mosaic continues – a follow-up
Restoration work on mosaic flooring from the site of Great Basilica in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, continues with dozens of square metres already restored.
Three children graves found by the Great Basilica
Archaeologists discovered three children’s graves found at necropolis by the Great Basilica in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Inscription moving date of Plovdiv’s Roman theatre about 20 years back
The newly found inscription stone discovered in the ancient Theatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, moves the date of construction of the Roman building from 116 AD to the 90s of the first century AD.
11th-century skeleton unearthed in Great Basilica
A burial dating to between 10th-11th century AD was found during excavations of the Great Basilica in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The find was made by the regional prosecutor who volunteered to take part in excavations.
Walls of Roman bath unearthed in Bulgaria
Massive walls of a Roman Era bath were discovered in Plovdiv, central Bulgaria, during an early stage of construction works at a private property.
Great Basilica’s excavations reveal 13th century murals and mosaics
Archaeologists excavating the site of the Great Basilica in Plovdiv, South Bulgaria, revealed colourful mosaics and murals showing St Peter. The decorations are dated to 13th-14th century AD.