#WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
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WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
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Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
0 notes
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WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
0 notes
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WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
0 notes
Photo
WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
0 notes
Photo
WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
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Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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Photo
WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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Photo
WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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Photo
WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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Photo
WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
0 notes
Photo
WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
The mosaic depicts the early Christian notion of the Paradise – the Garden of Eden, composed of symbols.
2. WALL PAINTINGS FROM TOMBS IN THE NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA 3 fragments
4th century Fresco 0,72 x 1,04 x 0,25 m 0,55 x 0,80 x 0,16 m 1,5 x 0,93 m
From tombs in the Eastern Early Christian necrop-olis around St. Sophia Church in Sofia
Decorated with candelabra and wine sprouts. K. M.
3. WALL PAINTING WITH THE IMAGE OF AN ANGEL
A fragment Triumphal Arch First half of the 4thcentury Fresco 1,40 x 1,60 m
A sector of the murals the interior. Removed from the arch in the Red Church, Perushtitsa, Plovdiv region, in 1920!
An Angel holds a medallion with Agnus Dei in hands raised above his head.
4. EPITAPHSFROMTHEEARLYCHRISTIAN NECROPOLIS OF SERDICA
5th- 6th centuries 4.1 MARBLE 39 x 43 x2,2 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC R …V1ESC1T/ T. IOANNES FIUVS bulgaria tour QEORGIINEVSTRIS
Epitaph ofTlitus]Ioanns, son of the illustrious Georgios
The inscription accompanied by a palmette and an ornament
4.2 MARBLE 21 x 51 x 5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines
+ HIC REQUIESCET U1R THEUPREPIUS / EPISCOP +
Epitaph of the most beatific man Bishop
4.3 MARBLE
24 x 26,5 x 2,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 3 lines + DECIUS HIC I FAMULUS … / ANDRAE Epitaph ofDecius, servant of Saint Andrew An ivy leaf carved below the inscription
4.4 SANDSTONE
27 x 27 x 4,5 cm Inscription in Latin in 4 lines
+ CONTANTIA / NUSICEST POS / ITU- SUTREQI / ES CATIN CELI +
Epitaph of Constantine, interred to rest in heaven
A serpent carved below the inscription
5. EPITAPH OF EUGENIA DEACONESS
Local work June 12th 538 Marble 1,18 x 0,65 x 0,08 m 13-line inscription in Greek:
Here rests Eugenia who died as a deaconess, once living in the house (= church) of the famous Apostle Andrew, and ending her pious life on 12th June, indictio I under the reign of our God-like and devout Emperor Flavius Justinian, great Augustus and Autocrat, when the Consul was Flavius Julius
Discovered at Nebush site, nearby the Mineral Baths of the village of Eleshnitsa, Blagoevgrad re-gion, set up in the altar of the local church.
6. PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Eocal work out of a local stone 6th century Sandstone H. 26 cm; w. 11 cm; d. 19 cm
Discovered within the debris of a Byzantine fortress near Obzor (former Gyozeken, Kozyak grad), Burgas region.
One of the rare world examples of the heroes of the new age – a stiff, universal mask covering a soul striving for the God.
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