Nicopolis ad Nestum, Roman archaeological site near Garmen, Bulgaria.
The ancient city covers 13 hectares with 280 meters of fortress walls, foundations of public buildings, and burial sites near the Mesta River.
Emperor Trajan established Nicopolis ad Nestum in 106 AD to commemorate his victory over the Dacians at the location of former Thracian settlement Alexandroupolis.
The settlement minted coins during Caracalla's reign, depicting emperors and deities like Tyche and Hygieia, reflecting the religious practices of its inhabitants.
The archaeological site stands 50 kilometers from Bansko, with access routes connecting from Sofia at 210 kilometers and Plovdiv at 160 kilometers distance.
Archaeologists discovered an inscription revealing that citizens donated 700,000 denarii to Emperor Septimius Severus and Caracalla to gain imperial favor.
Location: Blagoevgrad Province
Elevation above the sea: 589 m
GPS coordinates: 41.59556,23.79583
Latest update: March 28, 2025 02:24
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