Castra ad Montanesium - an antique fortress near Montana
Article published from BIA on 2010-10-13 11:36:00Category: Culture in Montana
The antique fortress Castra ad Montanesium is situated on the Kaleto hill, in the southwestern part of the town of Montana, about 40 m above the level of the town.
As a result of archeological excavations, a city gate and a big tower have been uncovered - a brilliant example of III - IV century fortress construction. Few more military and civil buildings have been discovered too, basilica and masonry from the Roman empire, buildings from the stone - copper age in the lowest cultural layers, as well as Slavic dwellings and a sanctuary.
The fortress was destroyed in VI - VII century in one of the Avarian or Slavic raids. A Slavic village was later built over the ruins.
As a result of archeological excavations, a city gate and a big tower have been uncovered - a brilliant example of III - IV century fortress construction. Few more military and civil buildings have been discovered too, basilica and masonry from the Roman empire, buildings from the stone - copper age in the lowest cultural layers, as well as Slavic dwellings and a sanctuary.
The fortress was destroyed in VI - VII century in one of the Avarian or Slavic raids. A Slavic village was later built over the ruins.
