Roman tomb
Type: Sanctuary, Archaeological site
Location: Town Silistra »
In Bulgarian: Римска гробница »
The Roman tomb in Silistra is one of the most famous in Bulgaria antique monument which dates back to IV century when the town was a Roman fortress named Durostorum. It is a unicameral vaulted stone building with an entrance on the East and dimensions 3.3m x 2.60m x 2.30m.
The tomb is famous with its rich frescoes decoration (geometrical, animal and human figures, hunting scenes, family couple and their servants), made probably by an artist from Egypt or Syria.
The tomb was discovered in 1942 and nowadays is exhibited in a special protective building.
