New Geoarcheaological Researches around the Danubian Island – Păcuiul lui Soare
New Geoarcheaological Researches around the Danubian Island – Păcuiul lui Soare
Author(s): Glicherie Caraivan, Radu Dimitriu, Constantin Chera, Corneliu CerchiaSubject(s): History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Archaeology, Local History / Microhistory, Ancient World, Middle Ages, 6th to 12th Centuries, 13th to 14th Centuries
Published by: Muzeul de Istorie Națională și Arheologie Constanța
Keywords: seismo‐acoustic survey; underwater geo‐archaeology; Byzantine fortress; Danube River;
Summary/Abstract: The eroded ruins of a Byzantine fortress (10th‐13th centuries) still endure on the Danubian island Păcuiul lui Soare, between 355 and 357 km. A seismo‐acoustic survey carried out along the Danube in front of the island outlined the presence of the fortress’ ruins under the river waters. The exposed fortress on the Păcuiul lui Soare island has a surface of about 7500 m2, while the underwater fortress is four times larger (28750 m2).
Journal: Pontica
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 48-49
- Page Range: 489-495
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English