It was also the capital of the Roman area of Moesia Superior. The ruins are three feet beneath the surface, and in its prime some 2,000 years ago, it would have 40 rooms, a shrine, a treasury and a fountain. Archaeologists excavating the site believe they have only uncovered four percent of the ruins, despite experts working on it since 1882. In the 140 years, scientists have discovered a Roman ship, golden tiles, jade sculptures, mosaics, frescos and 14,000 tombs. Ancient coins discovered in Roman ruins which were left by fleeing soldier (Image: GETTY) 120 ancient Roman coins were discovered (Image: GETTY) Now the team have 120 silver coins to add to the collection, which may have been left there in a panic.