Archaeological sites in Plovdiv

Ancient Archaeological Treasures

Plovdiv, ancient Philippopolis, preserves a dense layer of history spanning Thracian and Roman eras. This collection features the 2nd-century Roman theatre and the massive stadium that once held 30,000 spectators. Explore the ruins of the ancient forum and the Small Basilica, renowned for its intricate early Christian mosaics. On Nebet Tepe hill, find the earliest settlements dating back to the 4th millennium BC, while surrounding tumuli like Golama Filipovska Mogila offer insight into ancient burial traditions and ritual landscapes.

Ancient Archaeological Treasures — Map

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Roman amphitheatre

The Roman theatre of Philippopolis is one of the world's best-preserved ancient Roman theatres, located in the city center of modern…

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Plovdiv Roman Stadium

The Stadium of Philippopolis was the ancient Roman stadium of Philippopolis, built in the 2nd century AD, during the Roman imperial period.

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Roman Forum

The administrative and commercial heart of ancient Philippopolis, containing ruins of the library, treasury, and odeon dating primarily from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

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Anticen forum

Part of the extensive Roman administrative complex, featuring remains of Doric columns and the ancient marketplace foundations.

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Cultural Center Trakart

Derived from the word Thrace which was a geographical region ruled by Romans. Nowadays, you can find numerous ancient artefacts here.

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Small Basilica

A 5th-century early Christian church featuring well-preserved floor mosaics with geometric patterns and a baptistery with a marble font.

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Nebet Tepe Hill

The site of Plovdiv's earliest settlements, dating back to 4000 BC. It features remains of Thracian fortress walls and a large ancient water reservoir.

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Golama filipovska mogila

A large Thracian burial mound, or tumulus, representing ancient funerary architecture in the northern part of the city.

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Lisica mogila

An ancient Thracian burial mound belonging to the archaeological landscape surrounding the ancient city.

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Malko gerence

A small Thracian tumulus or burial mound situated in the Philipovo district.

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Puskovica

An archaeological site consisting of a Thracian burial mound located on the northern outskirts of Plovdiv.

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