St. Spas Byzantine and Medieval Bulgarian Church (Pernik)

Bulgaria / Pernik / Pernik
 church, Medieval / Middle Ages, historic ruins, 6th century construction
An elegant square and cross-shaped plan early Byzantine basilica and later Bulgarian church, discovered in 2003-2004. Built under Justinian I in opus mixtum ca. 530 AD and abandoned under Justin II around 575 AD. Smaller Bulgarian church on the top of Byzantine ruins, perhaps 14-17 century AD. Adjacent necropolis of the 14-18 century AD. Excavations not completed.
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Coordinates:   42°35'46"N   23°1'5"E
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