Archaeologists have unearthed valuable artifacts at the tumulus necropolis of the ancient city of Callatis, located in present-day Romania. The discoveries, dating back to the 3rd century BC, include gold, glass, and bronze ornaments, such as funerary wreaths and sarcophagi. These items are set to be included in the national cultural heritage as treasures.
The finds were made within a 12-meter-high and 70-meter-diameter burial mound, the largest in southern Dobrogea. This impressive tomb belonged to an influential Greek family from Callatis, which was connected to Macedonian religious and political models. The well-preserved tomb measures 18 meters in length and was designed by an experienced architect.
The discovered artifacts provide insights into the Greco-Thracian-Macedonian world of the 4th-3rd centuries BC. The systematic archaeological research at the site is conducted by a multidisciplinary team from various institutions. A preliminary synthesis of the findings will be presented at the European Heritage Days in autumn 2025.