The foundations of a Roman bridge built on the Danube nearly 1,700 years ago have surfacedtranslated

The foundations of a Roman bridge built on the Danube almost 1,700 years ago have come to the surface, against the background of the extremely low level of the river, informs Reuters.

"Constantine's Bridge" was built at the beginning of the fourth century and inaugurated in 328 by Emperor Constantine the Great. The construction connected the ancient fortress of Ulpia Oescus, located near the current village of Gigen in Bulgaria, to Sucidava, on the current territory of Romania.

With a length of over two kilometers, the construction is considered one of the longest bridges of Antiquity. The bridge, however, had a relatively short existence, being considered largely destroyed around 367.

A rare opportunity for archaeologists A virtual reconstruction of "Constantine's Bridge". Photo source: Europe Between East And West The very low level of the Danube allowed the specialists of the Regional History Museum in Pleven, Bulgaria, to observe and document parts of the foundations that normally lie under the waters of the river.

"For archaeologists, these moments are extremely valuable, because nature briefly reveals an object that has been hidden under the Danube for most of...