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Iatrus
A Late Roman fort near the Yantra mouth with subsequent early medieval occupation.
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The story of this place
Iatrus at Krivina was established in the fourth century at a strategic position near the Yantra’s confluence with the Danube. Bulgarian–German investigations distinguish several construction periods and a later settlement among the ruins. Excavated structures include a gate, public and private buildings, and Early Christian churches. Pottery and transport amphorae provide evidence for supply systems and changes within the frontier community. Published research also describes early medieval occupation. The site is particularly useful for comparing a military establishment with later civilian use of the same ground.
What the evidence shows
- A fortress gate and Early Christian basilicas were uncovered.
- Bulgarian–German investigations were published in the Iatrus–Krivina series.
Hypotheses and open questions
The university’s figure of about 40% excavated refers to the 1958–2000 campaigns, not a current overall percentage.
Myths and local traditions
The sources consulted do not document a reliable local tradition. We do not invent legends to fill the gap.
Sources and verification
These accounts are editorial summaries. The sources below let you check dates, discoveries and interpretations.
- Университет Тюбинген: Iatrus fortress ↗uni-tuebingen.de
- Община Ценово: Архитектура и наследство ↗tsenovo.eu
- Германски археологически институт: история на RGK ↗www.dainst.org