Residence (Plovdiv)

Bulgaria / Plovdiv / Plovdiv
 archaeological site, Roman Empire, historic ruins
Next to the central square of Philippopolis the ruins of a big residence are uncovered. Presumably, it was built in the 4th century AD. Its location in close proximity to the central urban zone is a clear evidence that it was owned by a citizen with an important position in the administration of the town. Most probably the building had primarily residential functions, but its plan gives the archaeologists grounds to assume that this rich building had also public functions and probably various public meetings and events were held there.
The residence consisted of several buildings with a distinct functional use: representative, residential and service.

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Coordinates:   42°8'33"N   24°45'4"E

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  • The Forum of ancient Philippopolis is situate at the southern foothills of the Three Hills and is a remarkable architectural complex. It consists of a vast square space (area) with dimensions approximately 100 by 112 meters, covered with well-polished marble plates and surrounded by an arcade with Corinthian pilasters. The columns are set at regular intervals of six meters and support a broad awning that covers a traffic alley (ambulatio), next to which trade premises ware arranged. Thus, the whole space closes into a square by a single imposing construction. Archaeological research up to now has shown that this is biggest complex of its kind discovered on the territory of ancient Thrase.
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