In 2024, a tourist at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria, noticed this table was actually an ancient artifact, later identified as a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus

A Roman sarcophagus, dating back to the 2nd century AD, was discovered serving as a table at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria. This ancient relic, adorned with elaborate carvings, was used as outdoor furniture for years. The incident highlights Bulgaria's struggle with rampant looting of its rich archaeological heritage and the global illicit antiquities trade.