Used instead of a table: a tourist found an ancient Roman sarcophagus in Bulgaria (2 photos + 1 video)

On one of the Bulgarian beaches, a tourist accidentally found an ancient Roman sarcophagus, which dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century AD. What is interesting is that the artifact was probably used as a table until recently.





On a beach near the popular Bulgarian resort of Saints Constantine and Helena, a tourist discovered an ancient sarcophagus, which aroused the interest of archaeologists and historians. This place, known for its rich history and natural beauty, is located 8 km north of Varna, Bulgaria.

The sarcophagus, decorated with intricate reliefs including garlands, animal heads and other Roman-era motifs, was found by a former police officer while on holiday. The discovery was immediately reported to local authorities, which led to the involvement of the Varna Archaeological Museum and the regional department of the Ministry of Culture. Preliminary studies have shown that the sarcophagus dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century AD.



The sarcophagus, measuring approximately 90 x 235 x 75 cm, was found near a gated community and had a modern marble lid, indicating that it may have been used as a table in modern times.

The artifact was also painted with façade paint, which is currently being cleaned. Milen Marinov, a restorer at the Varna Historical Museum, said that researchers hope to find remnants of the original paint and technique used to create it to confirm its authenticity.