Archaeologists excavating the medieval city of Rusokastro in southeastern Bulgaria have uncovered a large stone building, along with silver coins dating to the 14th century. The discovery was made towards the end of this year’s archaeological excavations at the fortified settlement.
According to the Regional Historical Museum in Burgas, the newly discovered building stands near the inner southern fortress wall of Rusokastro. It measures 7.6 metres wide, although its full length has yet to be established. Its stone walls are 1.1 metres thick and were constructed using substantial quantities of mortar.
The interior walls are covered with a thick layer of pink waterproof mortar, suggesting that the building served either as a water reservoir or as a storage facility for food supplies. Archaeologists believe the surviving structure may have formed the ground floor of a larger building in the central quarter of the medieval city, with a second storey possibly used as living quarters.
Medieval Coins Among the Discoveries
Photo: Regional Historical Museum – Burgas
The excavations also produced numerous artefacts, including silver coins issued during the reign of the Bulgarian Tsar Ivan Alexander (1331–1371). Other finds include Venetian silver grossi, known as matapans, as well as copper coins and additional objects. The discoveries are currently being cleaned in the conservation workshop of the Regional Historical Museum in Burgas, where specialists will examine them more closely.
Rusokastro was an important fortified settlement in medieval Bulgaria, and archaeological investigations continue to reveal evidence of its buildings and material culture.
The excavations are organised and carried out by the Regional Historical Museum – Burgas, with funding from the Bulgarian Council of Ministers and the Municipality of Kameno. Rusokastro is also among Bulgaria’s priority archaeological sites receiving state funding to support cultural tourism.
Archaeologists excavating the medieval city of Rusokastro in southeastern Bulgaria have uncovered a large stone building, along with silver coins dating to the 14th century. The discovery was made towards the end of this year’s archaeological excavations at the fortified settlement.
According to the Regional Historical Museum in Burgas, the newly discovered building stands near the inner southern fortress wall of Rusokastro. It measures 7.6 metres wide, although its full length has yet to be established. Its stone walls are 1.1 metres thick and were constructed using substantial quantities of mortar.
The interior walls are covered with a thick layer of pink waterproof mortar, suggesting that the building served either as a water reservoir or as a storage facility for food supplies. Archaeologists believe the surviving structure may have formed the ground floor of a larger building in the central quarter of the medieval city, with a second storey possibly used as living quarters.
Medieval Coins Among the Discoveries
The excavations also produced numerous artefacts, including silver coins issued during the reign of the Bulgarian Tsar Ivan Alexander (1331–1371). Other finds include Venetian silver grossi, known as matapans, as well as copper coins and additional objects. The discoveries are currently being cleaned in the conservation workshop of the Regional Historical Museum in Burgas, where specialists will examine them more closely.
Rusokastro was an important fortified settlement in medieval Bulgaria, and archaeological investigations continue to reveal evidence of its buildings and material culture.
The excavations are organised and carried out by the Regional Historical Museum – Burgas, with funding from the Bulgarian Council of Ministers and the Municipality of Kameno. Rusokastro is also among Bulgaria’s priority archaeological sites receiving state funding to support cultural tourism.
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