A new Christian temple was opened in the citadel of Kokalyanski Urvich

Already in the first days of the archaeological excavations, the researchers came across traces of frescoes. Archaeologists have discovered a new Christian temple in the citadel of Kokalyanski Urvich.

The work is focused on the excavation of the citadel’s fortress wall, and the site was chosen because of an old excavation. It was not long before it became clear that a new Christian temple had been discovered. Until now, only one was known, located in the lower part of the fortification. Its exploration began in 1969 by prof. Dimitar Ovcharov. The new Christian building is in a severe condition, but despite the damage of time, on the inner walls, there are still fragments of the decoration preserved. The entrance arch was formed of bricks and honour stones.

The team, including restorers from the laboratory of NIM IEFEM-BAS, is hopeful about the results of the research.
The work will continue until the end of July under the project of the National Museum of History with funding from the Directorate of Culture of Sofia Municipality.