The civil Roman settlement at Ostrov – Durostorum
The civil Roman settlement at Ostrov – Durostorum

Summary/Abstract: Scientific interest regarding the ancient settlement of Durostorum grew after the discovery of several inscriptions, which revealed the legal status of the settlement. One of it mentions the imperial gentilicium associated to the canabae type of settlement, until now this is a unique case in the Roman Empire. The archaeological research, both on the Romanian and Bulgarian sides, has brought to light considerably large settlements.

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