The foundation of a horreum was discovered in the Roman Castle of Răcaritranslated

Specialists from the Oltenia Museum have identified, during the research in the Roman Castle of Răcari, the stone foundation of a horreum, a public building from the Roman era used as a warehouse or barn.

The announcement was made by the president of the Dolj County Council, Cosmin Vasile, on his Facebook page.

According to the quoted source, the archaeological discovery brings to light an important part of the history of the places almost 1,800 years ago.

"The discovered traces show that the fire destroyed this essential building for the Roman command which was based near today's Craiova, in Răcari. The horreum was the second most important building after the command and housed the necessary supplies for a Roman garrison: grain, food and fodder for animals", explained Cosmin Vasile.

The President of the County Council pointed out that the massive stone walls and the traces of the fire that marked its end tell a story almost two millennia old and provide new information about the last moments of the fortification, most likely during the Gothic invasions of the 3rd century.

"These findings are not accidental. They are…