Archeologists discovered Capitol of Sarmisegetusa, one of the most important monument of Roman Dacia
August 24, 2007
Archeologists of Transylvania National History Museum (MNIT) found the Capitol of Sarmisegetusa Ulpia Traiana (central Romania), one of the most important discovery in the Dacian-Roman city.
‘We were glad to confirm, this summer, the suppositions we have been nourishing for 25 years, about the place where the Capitol lies, one of the most important temples of Roman Dacia. This is the temple of Jupiter and the Triad Capitoline, made of Jupiter, Junona and Minerva, MNIT official Ioan Piso said.
Such a Temple used to be erected in every Roman city, after the model of Rome, and that recently discovered in Romania is special to the history of our country, Piso explained.
The Capitol of Sarmisegetusa is unique, because the dedication of the edifice meant, we can say, that the cult of Jupiter was officially brought to the Roman province of Dacia.
‘This happened round 150 AD and the Temple’s dedication day, May 23, by the Julian calendar, became one of the biggest feast in Dacia,’ Piso added.
Archeologists revealed but one single section of the Capitol, but it will be fully disclosed in the years to come, its yard included, where many valuable items are expected to be delved out. ROMPRES
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