Archaeologists have made an intriguing discovery during excavations at a Roman-era necropolis mound near Varna, Bulgaria. The investigation team uncovered mysterious stone structures alongside the remains of a Roman chariot, marking the first time such a find has been made in the region. Located between Vetrino and Provadia, the necropolis mound dates to the 2nd and early 3rd centuries AD. Initially the team led by Dr. Vladimir Slavchev from the Regional History Museum in Varna believed the mound to be from the Early Bronze Age, as another nearby site from that period had been studied earlier. However, new evidence shows that this mound belongs to a different time, specifically the Roman era, reports BTA. Uncovering Roman Cremation Burials The mound mainly consists of cremation burials, a common Roman burial method. Wooden beds with bodies were burned in grave pits, which were then filled in. Dr. Slavchev explained that while it’s unclear whether the mound served a single family or a larger community, it likely catered to a nearby settlement. The mound was constructed in stages, with the initial mound covered in a whitish marl layer (a rock that is a mix of clay and calcite) expanded over time, and sealed in a similar manner. Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later