Medijana archaeological site excavations continue in Niš

Archaeological excavations are continuing at the Medijana site in Niš, Serbia, focusing on previously unexplored western zones and areas surrounding two Early Christian churches. These structures date back to the late 4th or early 5th century AD and are situated between the western enclosure wall of Constantine’s Villa and military barracks.

Researchers have identified the sites as a ‘double church’ formation, where one served a liturgical function and the other a memorial or funerary purpose. Notable findings include a bronze Roman coin, ceramic fragments, and evidence of a Gothic necropolis containing skeletons with deformed skulls, suggesting the presence of Goths settled in the area by imperial decree after 378 AD.

The current campaign aims to complete the investigation of these zones to prepare for the conservation and public presentation of the buildings. Experts emphasize the site’s historical importance as a legacy of Constantine the Great, with long-term goals to secure its protection and seek inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list.