Roman tomb

The Roman tomb is a family chamber with six symmetrical niches across its four walls and a vaulted ceiling of approximately 2.35 meters in height. A sloped corridor descends to a rectangular burial chamber equipped with two constructed funeral beds.

This tomb was built in the second half of the 4th century AD, representing burial practices of the late Roman period in the region. The construction reflects how wealthy families at that time wanted to honor their deceased members.

The painted floral patterns on the interior walls and the colorful geometric mosaic on the floor reveal how families wanted to surround themselves with beauty, even in death. This tomb shows that Roman burials here were not austere but decorated with care and attention to detail.

The tomb sits southwest of the Diocletianopolis fortress walls near the Momina Salza mineral spring and is accessible to visitors. Both the corridor and burial chamber are open for exploration when you visit the site.

The entrance features a long sloped corridor descending at a steep angle, a design choice rarely seen in other Roman tombs in Bulgaria. This underground approach helped protect the burial chamber from disturbance and weathering.