Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains
Overview
Built in the 1st centuries B.C. and A.D. under Dacian rule, these fortresses show an unusual fusion of military and religious architectural techniques and concepts from the classical world and the late European Iron Age. The six defensive works, the nucleus of the Dacian Kingdom, were conquered by the Romans at the beginning of the 2nd century A.D.; their extensive and well-preserved remains stand in spectacular natural surroundings and give a dramatic picture of a vigorous and innovative civilization.
About Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains
Built in murus dacicus style, the six Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains, in Romania, were created in the 1st centuries BC and AD as protection against Roman conquest, and played an important role during the Roman–Dacian wars.
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Components(6 locations)
- •Banita906-005
- •Capâlna906-006
- •Sarmizegetusa906-001
- •Costesti-Cetatuie906-002
- •Costesti -Blidaru906-003
- •Luncani-Piatra Rosie906-004
Details
- Countries
- Romania
- ISO Codes
- RO
- Coordinates
- 45.6231, 23.3119
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