Chitalishte "Drastar-2012" already has its own logo

"The Earth can be conquered with a pound, not by the sword." (Orpheus)

 

Chitalishte "Drastar-2012" already has its own logo. It contains two elements - a stylized sundial and the letter "D". Both elements are related to the history and name of the town of Silistra and the name of the Chitalishte. 

One of the symbols of Silistra of antiquity is antique sundial with the image of Orpheus. This is the most spectacular and largest sized stone sundial from Roman era discovered in Bulgaria and Lower Danubian lands. The find was discovered in 1968 in the ancient Durostorum - Silistra and dates from II-III century AD. 

Under the clock drive in high relief is presented Thracian god Orpheus with lyre in hand, and surrounded by a large group of animals, holding their breath becouse of the wonderful melodies. The scene is flanked by two columns with Corinthian capitals, on which are represented the Egyptian gods Isis and Serapis. The clock has encoded three feasts. The first is connected with the release of the boat of god Serapis in the water, which marks the beginning of the navigation of the Danube. The second feast is associated with the god of the sea Neptune and his soldiers as representatives of 11 Claudius The legion is among the founders of Durostorum. The soldiers were carrying copies, on top of that had a coat of arms with the image of Neptune. The third feast is associated with the removal of the boat Serapis, which marks the end of navigation on the Danube. This watch is unique among solar watches of the Roman Empire.

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Historical museum of Silistra, picture: Wikipedia

The Roman stone sundial is set in the heart of the archaeological exposition in Silistra Historical Museum. Other valuable exhibits are the Roman helmet - mask depicted griffins; grave treasure trove of precious metals from Roman and medieval times, chariot burial of a noble Roman magistrate by the end of the III century - only the former Roman lands; statue of Roman, golden ring on one of the first Christians from the late third century, collections of gold jewelry from III-IV and XIII-XIV century, the name column Omortag Khan (reigned 814-831), stamps of Bulgarian and Byzantine rulers and senior aristocrats, gold jewelry of princesses (despotitsa and despina) Drustur of the fourteenth century, coin collections and treasures from the fourth century BC to the fifteenth century AD Silistra Museum has one of the richest collections in the country of medieval crosses made from various materials and techniques during X-XIII century.Outside the halls of the exhibition, the garden around the building of the museum is shaped like lapidarium with marble statues and stone, ancient sarcophagi, remains of columns and other architectural details.In various parts of the city can be seen other objects of Historical museum of Silistra :- Roman tomb with frescoes, dating from the fourth century AD. It was discovered in 1942. According to historians and archaeologists it is the tomb of a noble Roman pagan for his public position to judge by rich decorations and displayed certificate issued to him by the Emperor.- Archaeological Reserve "Durostorum - Drastar Silistra". The reserve is located within 90% of the modern city. It can be seen the remains of a Roman town villa II-IV century, Episcopal Palace and the basilica at the end of IV - VI century.- Turkish fort "Abdul Medjidi" (Medjidi Tabia). This is the only fully preserved in the interior and exterior of the Ottoman era fortress in Bulgaria. It was built on the eve of the Crimean War (1853 - 1856) . The fort is located on a beautiful hill near the town.