book chapter
The Geto-Dacian state: c. 1st century BC - AD 106
Thracians • London • Published In 1981 • Pages: 145-157
By: Hoddinott, R. F. (Ralph F.).
Abstract
This document discusses the Dacian State in Romania, mainly, from the invasions of the Celts to the rise of Burebista—the Geto-Dacian king—to the Roman conquest. The author discusses fortresses, the capital of Sarmizegetusa, the Dacian religion and its sanctuaries, burial practices, and interactions with some of neighbors.
- Subjects
- History
- Settlement patterns
- Chief executive
- External relations
- Military installations
- Burial practices and funerals
- Sacred objects and places
- tradition
- East-Central European Iron Age
- Region
- Europe
- Sub Region
- Southeastern Europe
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Archaeologist
- Historian
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2023
- Field Date
- Not Applicable
- Coverage Date
- 300 BC-100 AD
- Coverage Place
- Hungary; Romania; Slovakia; Bulgaria; Moldova, Ukraine, Sarmizegetusa, Romania; Sarmizegetusa
- Notes
- R. F. Hoddinott
- This document discusses the Dacian State in Romania, mainly, from the invasions of the Celts to the rise of Burebista—the Geto-Dacian king—to the Roman conquest. The author discusses fortresses, the capital of Sarmizegetusa, the Dacian religion and its sanctuaries, burial practices, and interactions with some of neighbors.
- LCCN
- 80051906
- LCSH
- Thracians
- Europe, Eastern--Antiquities