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Coșoveni
Commune
Coșoveni is located in Romania
Coșoveni
Coșoveni
Location in Romania
Country  Romania
County Dolj County
Population
 (2002)
 5,080
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)

Coșoveni is a small and interesting place in Romania. It is a type of local area called a commune. Think of a commune as a group of villages or a small town. It is located in a part of Romania known as Dolj County.

What is a Commune?

A commune is a way that people in Romania organize their local areas. It's like a small district or a group of villages that share a local government. This helps people live and work together in their communities. Coșoveni is one of these communes.

Where is Coșoveni Located?

Coșoveni is found in Dolj County, which is a region in the southwestern part of Romania. Romania is a country in Europe, known for its beautiful mountains and rich history. Dolj County is one of the many counties, or larger regions, that make up Romania.

Ancient Treasures of Coșoveni

Coșoveni is famous for some amazing ancient treasures that were found there. These treasures are called "hoards" because they are collections of valuable items that were hidden a long, long time ago. These finds help us learn about people who lived in this area many centuries ago.

The First Treasure

The first treasure found in Coșoveni is from around the 5th century AD. That's about 1,500 years ago! This treasure included a special buckle and pieces of horse equipment, called harness. Some people think these items might have belonged to a group of people called the Taifals. They were a tribe that lived in Europe during ancient times.

The Second Treasure

Another treasure, the second one, was found in Coșoveni and dates back to the 7th century AD. This treasure also included pieces of horse harness. Experts believe these items might have come from the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire was a very powerful and important empire that existed for over a thousand years in the eastern part of Europe. Finding these treasures helps historians understand what life was like and who lived in this area long ago.


Images for kids

  • Primo tesoro di cosoveni de jos, fibbia, V sec

    First hoard of Coșoveni, 5th century AD, possibly of Taifal origin, buckle

  • Primo tesoro di cosoveni de jos, pezzi di bardatura, V sec, 01

    First hoard of Coșoveni, pieces of harness

  • Primo tesoro di cosoveni de jos, pezzi di bardatura, V sec, 03

    First hoard of Coșoveni, pieces of harness

  • Secondo tesoro di cosoveni de jos, pezzi di bardatura, VII sec, 01

    Second hoard of Coșoveni, 7th century AD, possibly of Byzantine origin, pieces of harness

  • Secondo tesoro di cosoveni de jos, pezzi di bardatura, VII sec, 02

    Second hoard of Coșoveni, pieces of harness

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