Roman Villa
Photo: museumsilistra.net1.cc
Type: Archaeological site
Location: Town Silistra »
In Bulgarian: Римска градска вила »
In the eastern part of town of Silistra were discovered remains of a large Roman villa, dating back to II-IV century. It was built not far away of downtown (the Forum) of the ancient town-fortress Durostorum. In II-III century it was inhabited by wealthy aristocratic family.
At the end of III-th or middle of IV-th century the villa and Durostorum were destroyed and burned down by the Goths. At the end of IV-th century the town was restored and over the the ruins of the villa was built impressive massive public building - 17 x 20 m.
At the end of III-th or middle of IV-th century the villa and Durostorum were destroyed and burned down by the Goths. At the end of IV-th century the town was restored and over the the ruins of the villa was built impressive massive public building - 17 x 20 m.
