Shoumen

Historical description

There was likely a Thracian settlement in the vicinity of modern Shoumen/Shumen in Bulgaria prior to Roman and subsequent occupation. Remains of a late antique complex of structures with associated churches has been identified beneath the remains of a multi-phase fortress on high ground to the west of the modern city.

Geographic evidence

The coordinates are a representative_point_not_boundary. They identify a research anchor and do not by themselves assert an ancient administrative boundary or the full extent of the settlement.

Provenance: Barrington Atlas: BAtlas 22 D5 Shoumen

Source and reuse

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Research path

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