Cultural heritage · Romania
Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains
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.
Heritage at a glance
- First inscribed
- 1999
- UNESCO region
- Europe and North America
- Selection criteria
- (ii)(iii)(iv)
Places within this listing
This is a serial property with 6 components in the imported record.
View the component places
- Banita (906-005)
- Capâlna (906-006)
- Sarmizegetusa (906-001)
- Costesti-Cetatuie (906-002)
- Costesti -Blidaru (906-003)
- Luncani-Piatra Rosie (906-004)