Marcianopolis

Marcianopolis
Μαρκιανούπολις
Location of Marcianopolis in modern-day Bulgaria
Shown within Bulgaria
LocationBulgaria
RegionVarna Province
Coordinates43°13′30″N 27°35′06″E / 43.225°N 27.585°E / 43.225; 27.585

Marcianopolis or Marcianople (Greek: Μαρκιανούπολις), also known as Parthenopolis was an ancient Greek, then Roman capital city and archbishopric in Moesia Inferior. It is located at the site of modern-day Devnya, Bulgaria. The ancient city has been partially excavated and is renowned for its museum collection of ancient mosaic floors from villas in the city.

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