EXPLORATIONS OF THE ‘LATE ANTIQUE BATHS’ SITE IN DEULTUM (Krasimira Kostova – kr.kostova@mail.bg, Elka Docheva, Maria Manolova-Voikova) Excavations were conducted to the north of the hypocaust premises of the baths, in an area of 200 sq. m down to 2.60 – 3.15 m in depth. It became clear that the baths were set on fire in the first half of the 5th century AD, presumably during the incursions of the Huns. A small rectangular pool, which was not used after the fire, was explored in the eastern part of the excavated area. A pylon was built in the southwestern corner of the pool. The pylon was constructed of reused stone material, ashlars and broken stones bonded with mortar. The burnt level was registered everywhere on the floor of the baths. Coins of the emperors Honorius and Theodosius, which date the fire, were found within the burnt level. During the second half of the 5th century AD, dwellings were built on the ruins of the baths. Their foundations were constructed of stones bonded with mud, and the walls were built of adobe. Some preserved parts of the older walls of the baths were incorporated in the dwellings, too. A number of pottery, terracotta lamps, agricultural tools, etc. were found within the remains of the dwellings. At the end of the 6th century AD, there was another big fire dated by coins minted by Justinian I and by Justin II and Sophia. Presumably, the fire was result of the invasions of Slavs and Avars. Ramshackle dwellings were discovered within the Early Mediaeval stratum dated to the 7th – 9th century. Pottery and arrowheads were found within the stratum, which was disturbed by later diggings for collecting building material.