Dacian fortress of Cozia

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Dacian fortress of Cozia
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LocationVârful Piatra Coziei, [1]   Cozia,  Hunedoara,  Romania
Coordinates 45°52′59″N22°50′35″E / 45.883°N 22.843°E / 45.883; 22.843 Coordinates: 45°52′59″N22°50′35″E / 45.883°N 22.843°E / 45.883; 22.843
Altitude650 m (2,133 ft)
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ConditionRuined
Reference no.HD-I-s-B-03183 [1]

The Dacian fortress of Cozia was a Dacian fortified town.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Archaeological Record (RAN)". ran.cimec.ro. Retrieved 11 November 2012.