Remains of a bridge from the Roman Empire have been found in the shallow Danube in Bulgaria – Reuters
Record-low water levels in the Danube allowed Bulgarian archaeologists to examine the foundations of the ancient Constantine Bridge near the village of Gigen. Specialists from the Pleven Regional History Museum conducted aerial photography using drones to assess the condition of the exposed structures.
The bridge, over 2 km long, was built by order of Emperor Constantine I in 328 CE to connect the city of Ulpia Eskus with Sucidava (modern-day Romania). It is considered one of the longest bridges of antiquity, although it existed only until 367 CE, when it was destroyed. The drop in water levels caused by the heatwave in Europe created unique conditions for photographing and mapping the landmark in its natural setting.
Source: Reuters.
As a reminder, water levels in France’s small rivers and streams had fallen to a historic low for this time of year by the end of July, according to a report by the French Office for Biodiversity.
On August 3, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced serious energy problems in the country due to low water levels in the Danube. Due to difficulties with the supply of raw materials, the oil refinery in Pančevo may temporarily suspend operations.
