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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Highway Threatens Ancient Roman Site in Bulgaria

A new highway that will connect Sofia in Bulgaria with Thessaloniki in Greece threatens the ruins of the ancient Roman settlement of Skaptopara.

The ruins are standing in the way of a long-delayed highway running through the picturesque Kresna gorge in southwestern Bulgaria.
Finds include a well-preserved Roman tomb, ancient coins, figures and vessels.The future of the archaeological site is contested between state institutions, which rushed through excavations. Archeological works ended on July 20. Many believe the fate of yet another important site in Bulgaria is effectively sealed.

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