[3][4] The present day locality has been developing closer to the main road between Vidin and Lom.

The village was established during the second century close to Ratiaria where a Roman military fort was located.

The excavation works were abandoned in the early 90's and the archeological site was systematically raided by treasure hunters and local people.

[5][6][7] During the 1990's the population declined by some 30% as paid work became hard to find in the whole Vidin province.

According to the census of Bulgaria: Populations by age group: On the first Saturday and Sunday of August a fair is held.

Fully preserved walls, remains of buildings, pottery, bowls, and pipes have also been found.