07-07-2012, 04:37 PM
I don't think this news story has been noted yet (http://www.novinite.com/):
Quote:In two months' time, the repair works at the Roman fortress Sexaginta Prista near the Danube city of Ruse in northeastern Bulgaria are to be wrapped up, according to a media statement of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works.
The project envisaging the renovation and popularization of the ancient Roman fortress is worth around BGN 1.3 M which is provided under the Regional Development Operational Program, the beneficiary being the Ministry of Culture.
The project involves a major overhaul of the two remaining buildings on the territory of the fortress and the construction of a well-lit ramp that will facilitate access to the remains at Sexaginta Prista (""the port town of the sixty ships").
Decorative lighting is to be designed and installed at a later stage.
Apart from that, an experimental archaeology hub will be set up to make the site more attractive.
The site is expected to host students' extracurricular activities.
The EU-funded renovation project aims to provide equal access to cultural products and services.
The modern city of Ruse was built on the site of the ancient town of Sexaginta Prista.