Kovachevsko kale, Roman fortress in Popovo, Bulgaria
The fortress extends over 40 hectares with defensive walls arranged in a triangular shape, incorporating 17 U-shaped towers for protection against attacks.
Built between 308 and 324 AD during the reign of Roman Emperors Constantine I and Licinius, the fortress underwent multiple attacks until its final destruction in 580 AD.
The fortress inhabitants included Romanized Thracians and Greek settlers from Asia Minor who maintained a significant agricultural storage facility within the fortress walls.
Located 6 kilometers west of Popovo, the fortress remains open daily from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, with separate admission fees for adults and children under seven years.
The site contains an undeciphered Latin inscription outside the northern wall and features an underground aqueduct system made of clay pipes for water supply.
Location: Popovo
GPS coordinates: 43.35880,26.14600
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:11
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