Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa
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"Ulpia Traiana" redirects here. For the Dacian capital, see Sarmizegetusa Regia. For the present-day commune, see Sarmizegetusa, Hunedoara.
Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa was the capital and the largest city of Roman Dacia, named after Sarmizegetusa the former Dacian capital, located some 30 km away. The present village of Sarmizegetusa has been built over parts of it.
Quick Facts Colonia Dacica Sarmizegetusa, Alternative name(s) ...
Colonia Dacica Sarmizegetusa | |
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Alternative name(s) | Colonia Dacica Sarmizegetusa, Zarmizegethusa |
Founded during the reign of | Trajan |
Founded | 2nd century AD |
Attested by | Tabula Peutingeriana |
Place in the Roman world | |
Province | Dacia |
Structure | |
— Stone structure — | |
Size and area | 600 m × 540 m (32.4 ha) |
— Wood and earth[1] structure — | |
Stationed military units | |
— Legions — | |
Location | |
Coordinates | 45.5130°N 22.7873°E / 45.5130; 22.7873 |
Altitude | c. 500 m |
Town | Sarmizegetusa |
County | Hunedoara |
Country | Romania |
Reference | |
RO-LMI | HD-I-s-A-03205[2] |
RO-RAN | 91063.01[2] |
Site notes | |
Recognition | National Historical Monument |
Condition | Ruined |
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It acted as the seat of the governor of Roman Dacia until it was moved to Apulum around 158 under Antoninus Pius.[3]