Bulgaria Unearths Marble Slab Depicting Entire Family from Roman-Era Heraclea Sintica

Archaeologists working at the Western Necropolis of Heraclea Sintica have uncovered a significant find: a marble slab dating from the second half of the 2nd century AD, featuring sculpted portraits of an entire family. The artifact offers a glimpse into the appearance of the Heracleans during this period and is a notable example of local funerary art.

The slab, discovered during ongoing rescue excavations led by Prof....