Researchers' interest in the ancient Nicopolis ad Nestum dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. There are some interesting facts about him from this period. It is reported that even then his remains were subject to systematic looting and destruction. Fortunately, back in the 1930s, some finds were stored at the Archaeological Museum in Sofia.
The first excavations on the territory of Nikopolis were conducted in 1980-1987. Some of the discovered ruins have been preserved and adapted for visiting and observation of tourists. Unfortunately, since 1990, what has been done has been almost destroyed. In 2007, the studies were resumed. They continue today, albeit on a more modest scale.
