Gold coins from the time of Justinian the Great found in northern Bulgaria
Five gold coins dating from the reign of Justinian the Great (483-565) have been found in Debnevo, the largest village in the Troy Municipality in northern Bulgaria. Justinian I, who ruled the Byzantine Empire from is an important historical figure known for his large-scale reforms and territorial expansion during his reign. Also known as “Justinian
Roman sarcophagus was found on a beach near Varna in Bulgaria
An ancient Roman sarcophagus was discovered by chance on a beach near the resort of St. Constantine and Helena in the city of Varna, one of Bulgaria’s most popular tourist destinations. The resort of St. Constantine and Helena is the first officially recognized Black Sea resort and is located 8 km north of the city
The earliest evidence of Christianity in Bulgarian lands has been discovered
Early Christians in the Roman Empire were forced to conceal their faith. This was because Christianity was not officially recognized by the Roman Empire and was seen as a threat. Christians were persecuted and executed in various parts of the Roman Empire. To conceal their faith, early Christians conducted their worship in secluded places. These