Archaeologists discover nymph sanctuary in Central Bulgaria.Byline: ANI Sofia (Bulgaria), July 27 (ANI): A team of archaeologists has found a sanctuary in Central Bulgaria where the nymph nymph, in Greek mythology nymph (nĭmf), in Greek mythology, female divinity associated with various natural objects. It is uncertain whether they were immortal or merely long-lived. There was an infinite variety of nymphs. cult used to be celebrated in ancient times. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a report in the Balkan Travellers, the sanctuary was found by archaeologists in the vicinity of the Nicopolis ad Istrum Nicopolis ad Istrum was a Roman and Early Byzantine town founded by Emperor Trajan around 101-106, the ruins of which are located at Nikyup, 20 km north of Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. ancient site, located near the town of Veliko Tarnovo Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgarian: Велико Търново; also transliterated as Veliko Turnovo in central Bulgaria. The experts discovered an alley, leading to a spring and covered with limestone tiles decorated in a standout relief. The find is a first of its kind in the region, according to Pavlina Vladkova, leader of the archaeological team. "Until now, the only testament of the nymph cult in Nicopolis ad Istrum used to be images on coins made in the second century under the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, as well as ancient inscriptions," she said. Vladkova expects that her team will find the remains of a cult building where the nymph worshippers stayed. Nymph worshipping, according to the archaeologists, can be traced back to Ancient Greece, where the mythical female creatures were usually part of the retinue of a god, such as Zeus, Hera and Aphrodite Aphrodite (ăfrədī`tē), in Greek religion and mythology, goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. Homer designated her the child of Zeus and Dione. . Although planned archaeological excavations are currently taking place at the nearby Nicopolis ad Istrum ancient site, the sanctuary was discovered by chance. Workers came upon the archaeological remains while installing a water pipe to the village of Resen, which called for the emergency excavations to begin. (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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