No 3

Location: оn the northeast, square column in the eastern exedra of the southern nave.

Material: marble surface, 6th century.

Dimensions: height 10 cm, length 28 cm, at 150 cm from the floor level.

Condition: shallow, with distinct carving in places, intersected by others.

Technique: incised

Description: A medieval oaring vessel viewed from its starboard side. The hull has a distinct boat-like shape – elongated and heavily curved, with raised bow and stern sections. The flush deck is shown, with several oars descending from it in a single row, as well as the large steering oar for maneuvering the vessel.

Type: B/Ia.

Аttribution: Galley.

Publications: Tomov, Potajnostite na "Sv. Sofia", 165-166.

Commentary: Tomov, Potajnostite na "Sv. Sofia", 165-166.

Date: before mid- 14th century AD.