Dacic Ancient Astronomical Research in Sarmizegetuza
Dacic Ancient Astronomical Research in Sarmizegetuza
Author(s): Cristiana Oprea, Emanuel George OpreaSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Archaeology, History of Church(es), Middle Ages, Theology and Religion
Published by: EDIS- Publishing Institution of the University of Zilina
Keywords: Dacia;Sarmizegetusa Regia;Dacian Temples;the Great Round Sanctuary;Andesite Sun;Dacian Priest;astronomy;
Summary/Abstract: The actual Romanian territory belongs to Carpatho-Danubian Space and to Ancient Europe. The Ancient European Society was a vast cultural entity based on a theocratic, matriarchal society, peaceful and art creating. Temples of Sarmizegetusa have given rise to several theories over time, proven by historians with the most diverse arguments. The largest complex of temples and sanctuaries was founded in Sarmizegetusa Regia, the Dacian’s main fortress and ancient capital of Dacia in the time of King Decebalus. The mysterious form of settlements has led researchers to the conclusion that the locations were astronomical observation shrines. Among the places of Dacian worship in Orastie Mountains the most impressive is the Great Circular Sanctuary, used to perform some celestial observations, and also as original solar calendar. This paper had the purpose to re-discover the Dacian Civilization and Dacian cosmogony based on the accumulated knowledge upon our country’s past.
Journal: Dialogo
- Issue Year: 2/2015
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 226 - 230
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English