A guide to the Ancient mosaics of Serdica

A Guide to the Ancient Mosaics of Serdica

“A Guide to the Ancient Mosaics of Serdica” by Associate Professor Vania Popova is the first publication that summarizes all available evidence for the partially or fully preserved floor mosaics excavated in the Roman and Late Antique buildings of ancient Serdica, now modern Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. This book is also the final monograph of the author, published posthumously, and includes analyses and observations drawn from her extensive research on ancient mosaics in Bulgaria that began in the 1970s.

Ancient and Contemporary Mosaics of Plovdiv/ Антични и съвременни мозайки от Пловдив

This bilingual book presents ancient and contemporary mosaic art in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, featuring examples from the “Plovdiv Mosaic Tour,” established in 2021 by the Balkan Heritage Foundation with financial support from the Municipality of Plovdiv. Serving as an exceptional guide, the book introduces the historical context, technology, and interpretation of these mosaics, with contributions from specialists that are presented in a manner accessible to a general audience.
Tell Yunatsite Archaeological Studies And Perspectives

Tell Yunatsite – Archaeological Studies and Perspectives

Tell Yunatsite is one of the most renowned and continuously excavated prehistoric sites in Bulgaria. This book provides a comprehensive review of the history of research, with a primary emphasis on the archaeological work of the two authors on the Chalcolithic layers between 2000 and 2020. Their excavations revealed that in the 5th millennium BCE, the mound served as the fortified top of a large settlement, illustrating the highly developed material and spiritual culture of its inhabitants, who are regarded as the bearers of one of the earliest civilizations in Europe.