The Interactive Map of Dacian sites
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Explore Dacia is not just a website, but an invitation to discovery, to wonder, to the rediscovery of identity through what has been.
Welcome on the trail of the Dacians.
We invite you to use the interactive tools below:
The CIMEC map – to view all the sites known so far
The RAN database – for detailed searches and in-depth documentation
A note on display on mobile
For reasons that have to do with the integration of the external CIMEC and RAN platforms, these tools do not currently offer a fully optimised experience for mobile devices.
For the best view, we recommend using a larger screen (laptop or desktop).
Use the menu on the left to navigate the map of the archaeological sites.
Open in a new windowSearch the RAN database by locality, code, county or type of site.
Open in a new windowUser guide
Exploring the Dacian fortresses and sites
This page gives you quick access to the CIMEC Map – a visual tool for locating the archaeological sites of Romania, and to the RAN Register – an official database with details about each site.
Historical period of interest: Dacian culture
| Criterion | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Historical period | Iron Age / Late La Tène / 2nd century BC – 1st century AD |
| Archaeological culture | Dacian, Geto-Dacian culture, La Tène culture |
| Type of site | Fortress (Cetate), Fortified settlement (Așezare fortificată), Sanctuary (Sanctuar), Necropolis (Necropolă), Hoard (Tezaur) |
| Relevant counties | Hunedoara, Alba, Mehedinți, Mureș, Buzău, Vrancea, Argeș and so on |
| Useful keywords | “Dacic” (Dacian), “geto-dacic” (Geto-Dacian), “Sarmizegetusa”, “Blidaru”, “Costești” |
How to use the CIMEC Map
- Navigate with the mouse or with your finger (on mobile).
- Use the menu on the left to filter the sites.
- Click on a point for details about the site.
- Explore the mountain areas of Hunedoara, Alba, Mureș and so on.
The map gives a general view – for full details, consult RAN too.
How to use the RAN Register
- Open the “RAN database” tab.
- Search by locality, county, RAN code or type of site.
- View the information: description, code, status, bibliography.
Useful tips
- Some sites do not have “Dacian” in their name – search by location too.
- Use “all types” if the results are too narrow.
- Filter by “fortification” for the large fortresses.
Quick examples
| Site | Search RAN for |
|---|---|
| Sarmizegetusa Regia | County: Hunedoara, Locality: Grădiștea de Munte |
| Blidaru | Keyword: Blidaru, County: Hunedoara |
| Piatra Roșie | County: Hunedoara, Village: Luncani |
| Poiana (Nicorești) | County: Galați, Culture: Geto-Dacian |
Final recommendation
Use the CIMEC Map for visual exploration and the RAN Register for in-depth documentation. Discover Dacia step by step, site by site – and let yourself be carried by the story of the stones.