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title: Episcopal Complex at Novae
author: Carole Raddato
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22198/episcopal-complex-at-novae/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
updated: 2026-10-06
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# Episcopal Complex at Novae

_Authored by [Carole Raddato](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/FollowingHadrian/)_

## Image File

[![Episcopal Complex at Novae](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22198.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22198.jpg)

## Image Caption

Episcopal Complex at Novae, photograph by Carole Raddato, Bulgaria, 13 August, 2024.

The Episcopal Complex at Novae, Bulgaria. Developed from the early 5th century CE, the complex included a large three-aisled basilica, a baptistery, a smaller basilica, an episcopal residence, and facilities for pilgrims. It became the religious centre of the Late Antique town.

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## About the Author

Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the ancient world in the footsteps of Emperor Hadrian.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Raddato, C. (2026, October 06). Episcopal Complex at Novae. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22198/episcopal-complex-at-novae/>
### Chicago
Raddato, Carole. "Episcopal Complex at Novae." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 06, 2026. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22198/episcopal-complex-at-novae/>.
### MLA
Raddato, Carole. "Episcopal Complex at Novae." *World History Encyclopedia*, 06 Oct 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22198/episcopal-complex-at-novae/>.

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