Archaeologists Fortify Roman Necropolis Remains in Sofia

Politics | August 13, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
Archaeologists Fortify Roman Necropolis Remains in Sofia An archeologist fortifies the remains of a Roman necropolis under St Sofia basilica in Bulgaria’s capital, one of the biggest burial places discovered in the region. Photo by Yuliana Nikolova (novinite.com)

A team of Bulgarian archeologists and workers continue their work on the remains of the Roman necropolis under the St Sofia basilica, casting a concrete bed to fortify it. The unique Roman tomb was discovered by accident in Bulgaria's capital Sofia. During works to repair the city's water conduit, a tomb was unearthed as part of the Roman necropolis under the St Sofia basilica.

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