Roman altar stone dedicated to Jupiter found in the Danube

Archaeologists have discovered a rare Roman-era altar stone dedicated to the god Jupiter in the bed of the Danube river. The find occurred near Szalki Island in the vicinity of Dunaújváros, Hungary.

Experts from the Intercisa Museum, including underwater archaeologist Attila J. Tóth, conducted a field survey in the area. While the team was originally searching for the remains of the medieval Pentelei monastery, they instead uncovered the ancient relic. The discovery was made possible by exceptionally low water levels and receding waters in the region.

The area is known for its archaeological richness, as it lies along the Roman Limes line, which was once home to various fortifications and settlements. The recovered altar stone has been secured and transported to the museum collection for preservation.