Dacia facts for kids
The Roman province of Dacia was an important part of the Roman Empire. It was located in Central Europe. Today, this area includes much of Romania and Moldova. It also covers parts of Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ukraine.
Dacia was a very rich province. It had many valuable resources. The capital city of Dacia was called Sarmizegetusa. The name of modern Romania likely comes from the word "Romans." This shows the strong link to its Roman past.
Where Was Dacia Located?
Dacia was a large area. Its borders were natural features.
- To the north, it was protected by the Carpathian Mountains.
- The Danube River formed its southern border.
- The Tisza River was on its western side.
The Romans built many strong forts along these borders. These forts helped protect the Empire. They kept out other tribes from the northeast.
How Dacia Became Roman
The Roman Emperor Trajan added Dacia to the Roman Empire. This happened during the Empire's early days. Dacia was known for its wealth. However, it was also the first province that Rome decided to leave. This happened much later in Roman history.
Gallery
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Old entrance to castra Porolissum
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Ruins
Images for kids
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Dacia according to Strabo (around 20 AD)
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A map of Dacia by Brue Adrien Hubert (1826)
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View of the sanctuary from the Dacians' capital Sarmizegetusa Regia
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Dacia map according to Ptolemy (2nd century AD)
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Map showing Dacian towns ending in "dava"
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A fierce battle scene between Roman and Dacian armies, from Trajan's Column in Rome
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A Dacian leader (Tarabostes) on the Arch of Constantine
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Dacia during the time of Emperor Constantine the Great
See also
In Spanish: Dacia para niños
