Ancient Places

A construction-linked dig in Constanta, Romania (ancient Tomis) has uncovered a staggering 34 Roman-period tombs, including catacomb-style burials with rich grave goods. The standout discoveries include a rare Greek inscription and an umbo (boss) from a parade shield, both unusual finds for a cemetery context. The excavation offers a fresh window into how people lived, traded, and commemorated the dead on the western Black Sea coast during the Roman era. Hospital Works Reveal a Hidden Tomis Necropolis Heritage Daily reports on how Archaeologists from the Museum of National History and Archaeology Constanța (MINAC) carried out preventive excavations at a municipal hospital site, an area legally protected as part of the ancient Tomis necropolis. Work ran in two phases between September