Roman sarcophagus found in beach bar in Bulgaria

In Varna, Bulgaria, in 2024, a tourist noticed an unusual table at a beach bar. It turned out to be a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus (measuring 90 cm x 235 cm x 75 cm) that was being used as a table.

According to researchers from the Archaeological Museum and the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture, the artifact dates back to the 2nd-3rd century CE and is richly decorated with wreaths, garlands, grapes, animal heads, and weapons.

The artifact was handed over to the local archaeological museum. Police are investigating how such an artifact ended up in such a location.