Over 130 artifacts were discovered within a few weeks. Among them are bronze coins from the 10th–11th centuries, children’s bracelets, and a fibula from the 4th century, resembling a clasp used to fasten a ruler’s toga.
A well-preserved two-story, 22-meter-long basilica is also being studied. According to Professor Nikolay Ovcharov, there is no doubt that it was an episcopal residence.
“According to us, this is one of the earliest episcopal residences from the early 5th century. Most of the administrative and ecclesiastical activities were carried out there. Perperikon has once again proven to be an encyclopedia of the development of early Christianity,” noted Ovcharov, as cited by BGNES.
