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From the Sofia Globe: Archaeological digs carried out this summer on the site of the Roman-era public baths in the Bulgarian city of Bourgas have found the first frigidarium – a cold-water pool – that was part of the the Aqua Calidae baths. The digs are part of a conservation and restoration project by the … Continue reading Frigidarium from Bourgas
It’s amazing how finally finishing report cards allows the rogueclassicist side of my brain to start working again. As I was drifting off to sleep last night, I realized that the ‘last page’ as it were, of our pre-wordpress version of this venture actually makes a reference to Bourgas. Specifically, an item entitled Remains of … Continue reading Further Thoughts on that Bulgarian Site Near Bourgas
The city of Bourgas has a coat of arms which depicts a fortress, to wit: … and according to the headline, that fortress has been found. Whatever the case, the Wikipedia article whence that image came clarifies things at bit, noting this was the ancient Pyrgos, which became the Roman colony of Dueltum. When one … Continue reading Remains of Ancient Bourgas From Bulgaria
Hodie est a.d. XVIII Kal Quint. 2772 AUC ~ 24 Thargelion in the third year of the 699th Olympiad In the News Archaeology: Thracian pit sanctuary found in Bulgaria’s Bourgas | The Sofia Globe Vandals attack Ancient Greek site in Albania – Greek City Times In Case You Missed It Ancient Roman dice unearthed in … Continue reading #Thelxinoe ~ Classics News for June 13-14, 2020
Hodie est a.d. III Id. Iun. 2772 AUC ~ 21 Thargelion in the third year of the 699th Olympiad In the News Archaeology: Thracian pit sanctuary found in Bulgaria’s Bourgas | The Sofia Globe Court rules in favour of Greece in dispute with Sotheby’s over sale of ancient Greek bronze horse ANS Launches Important Update … Continue reading #Thelxinoe ~ Classics News for June 11, 2020
