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The grave of a nobleman was discovered in the yard of the monastery complex on St.Ivan island, burgasinfo.com reported.
This is the first grave that archaeologists discover on the island that does not contain the relics of a monk. The grave of the nobleman dates back to 12th century. In the grave, archaeologists found a jar of essential oil and spurred boots, which prove the buried person was not a monk.
Another skeleton, which has not been analyzed yet, has been found in a nearby grave.
Archeologists aim to preserve the monastery complex. In the past the sanctuary was a center of Christianity in the coastal region.
This is the first grave that archaeologists discover on the island that does not contain the relics of a monk. The grave of the nobleman dates back to 12th century. In the grave, archaeologists found a jar of essential oil and spurred boots, which prove the buried person was not a monk.
Another skeleton, which has not been analyzed yet, has been found in a nearby grave.
Archeologists aim to preserve the monastery complex. In the past the sanctuary was a center of Christianity in the coastal region.
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