Roman villa excavated in Sofia borough

Archaeologists have discovered a Roman villa dating back to the third century AD lodged between two apartment blocks in the Sofia borough of Hadji Dimitar, Bulgaria.

An article states:

“The complex consists of six buildings linked by paved paths, and surrounded by walls. A barn, slave quarters, and a wide assortment of agricultural and other tools were unearthed, including a “treasure of silver coins”, which will help determine the exact time of the villa and her inhabitants, although archaeologists believe that the villa was razed some time around the great Gothic invasion of 270-275, the report said.”

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A Day in Pompeii- Melbourne Museum

‘A Day in Pompeii’

Although the exhibition does not open until June, there is much talk and excitement about the soon to come ‘A Day in Pompeii’ exhibition. Taking on this exhibition is quite a good initiative considering that up to June 29 they had 2 body casts on display.

The Exhibit

The exhibit will feature “hundreds” of objects including room-size frescoes, marble and bronze sculptures, jewellery, gold coins and everyday household items

EVENT DETAILS

Event Type: Temporary Exhibition

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 26 Jun – 25 Oct 2009

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursdays, 26 Jun – 11 Oct 2009

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Melbourne Museum Touring Hall

Adult $20 Concessions $14 Child $12 Family $54

melbournemuseum A Day in Pompeii  Melbourne Museum

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