Sarmizegetusa

Sarmizegetusa was the capital of Dacia, an ancient region in present-day Romania, around the 1st century BCE. It is known for its impressive stone fortress complex, including religious and defensive structures built on a mountain ridgeline. The site served as a political, spiritual, and military center for the Dacian people before Roman conquest. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering insight into Dacian culture, engineering skills, and their resistance against Roman invasion. The well-preserved ruins and celestial calendar stones highlight the sophistication of Dacian society.