Dacidava was a Dacian fortified town,[1] located in the North-Western part of present Transylvania, Romania, about 35 km North of the border established on Meseș Mountains, which was separating the dacian territory controlled by the Roman Empire and the territories inhabited by the free Dacians. It was built before ca. 5th century and it was in ruins by 1592. The city Șimleu Silvaniei is located near the ancient site of Dacidava.

Dacidava
Dacidava is located in Romania
Dacidava
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LocationMăgura Hill, Șimleu Silvaniei, Sălaj, Romania
Coordinates47°14′11″N 22°48′03″E / 47.2365°N 22.8007°E / 47.2365; 22.8007
Site notes
ConditionRuined

References

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  1. ^ "Misterioasa cetate Dacidava posibil să fie localizată în ţinuturile Sătmarului". Gazeta de Nord Vest. 19 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2024.

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