Unknown fortress wall and tower were discovered at the excavations of the Rusokastro fortress

An unknown fortress wall, ending with a round battle tower, was discovered during the studies of the medieval Bulgarian town Rusokastro. It descends from the northern end of the castle to the northwest, and guard the way to the main entrance of the fortress.

The newly revealed wall is 2.5 to 2.9 m wide and is preserved at a height of 2.1 m. It is laid directly on the rock and overcomes a 4 m displacement. It is made of stone slabs with mortar. The tower is round, dense, with a diameter of 5.3 m. Ceramics from 13-14 centuries have been found around it, as well as two coins that are yet to be identified.

The studies of the Rusokastro Fortress are conducted by the Regional historical museum of Burgas and are funded by the Municipality of Kameno and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Tags:Rustokastro, excavation