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Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains
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| Built in murus dacicus style, the six Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains, in Romania, were created in the 1st centuries BC and AD as protection against Roman conquest. Their extensive and well-preserved remains present a picture of a vigorous and innovative Iron Age civilisation. Today, treasure-hunters are searching the area, as Romania lacks legislation in this domain. The six fortresses - Sarmizegetusa, Blidaru, Piatra Rosie, Costesti, Capalna and Banita - that formed the defensive system of Decebalus were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. |
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Brief description and justification for inscription on the World Heritage Site. |
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Detailed description and photo gallery of the fortresses. |
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Pictures of the fortresses in the Orastie Mountains, which reveal the cultural richness of the dacians. |
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