Remains of 2nd century Roman temple likely discovered in Ptuj

Ptuj, 26 July - A new archaeological find from Roman times, most likely the remains of a temple from the start of the 2nd century AD, has been made in Ptuj, believed to be Slovenia's oldest town.

Ptuj Archaeologists discover a defensive wall with a tower and a temple in Ptuj. The wall dates back to the second half of the 1st century AD, the temple to the beginning of the 2nd century. Photo: Vida Toš/STA

Ptuj
Archaeologists discover a defensive wall with a tower and a temple in Ptuj. The wall dates back to the second half of the 1st century AD, the temple to the beginning of the 2nd century.
Photo: Vida Toš/STA

Ptuj Archaeologists discover a defensive wall with a tower and a temple in Ptuj. The wall dates back to the second half of the 1st century AD, the temple to the beginning of the 2nd century. Photo: Vida Toš/STA

Ptuj
Archaeologists discover a defensive wall with a tower and a temple in Ptuj. The wall dates back to the second half of the 1st century AD, the temple to the beginning of the 2nd century.
Photo: Vida Toš/STA

Ptuj Archaeologists discover a defensive wall with a tower and a temple in Ptuj. The wall dates back to the second half of the 1st century AD, the temple to the beginning of the 2nd century. Photo: Vida Toš/STA

Ptuj
Archaeologists discover a defensive wall with a tower and a temple in Ptuj. The wall dates back to the second half of the 1st century AD, the temple to the beginning of the 2nd century.
Photo: Vida Toš/STA

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