Antique Fortress Castra ad Montanesium – town of Montana

The antique fortress Castra ad Montanesium is situated on the Kaleto hill, in the southwestern part of the town of Montana, about 40 m above the level of the town. As a result of archeological excavations, a city gate and a big tower have been uncovered – a brilliant example of III – IV century fortress construction. Few more military and civil buildings have been discovered too, basilica and masonry from the Roman empire, buildings from the stone – copper age in the lowest cultural layers, as well as Slavic dwellings and a sanctuary. The fortress was destroyed in VI – VII century in one of the Avarian or Slavic raids. A Slavic village was later built over the ruins.