The Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress was a Dacian fortified town. Located near Costești village,

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Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains Dacian may refer to: Relating to "Dacia" * of or relating to Dacia in southeastern Europe ** Dacians, the ancient Indo-European inhabitants of the cultural region of Dacia ** Dacian language Dacian () is an extinct language generally believe ...

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. The fortress was built in the 1st century BC, during Burebista's rule, with the purpose of defending the area against the Romans.

Information about the fortress

The site is located in the river valley of ''Apa Grădiștei''. The superior plateau of the hill where it is situated is 514 m above sea level. It was a strong fortress which had a defensive role. Apparently, it had a civilian settlement at the base and it was the regular residence of the Dacian kings. Another important role was the guarding of the road to

Sarmizegetusa Regia Sarmizegetusa Regia (also known as ''Sarmisegetusa'', ''Sarmisegethusa'', ''Sarmisegethuza''; ) was the capital and the most important military, religious and political centre of the Dacians before the wars with the Roman Empire. Built on top ...

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Cetățile dacice din Munții Orăștiei - Costești-Cetățuie
Dacian towns Dacian fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains Dacian fortresses in Hunedoara County Tourist attractions in Hunedoara County Historic monuments in Hunedoara County Ancient history of Transylvania {{Europe-archaeology-stub