Certiae (castra)

Certiae was a fort in the Roman province of Dacia. The ruins are located near the villages of Romita and Brusturi, and the fort is also called the Castra of Brusturi. It is likely that the castra was the first fortification built in the region, during the conquest of Dacia phase, and then, as the Limes developed, its central role was overtaken by Porolissum while the local defence moved to Largiana.^[5]

Alternative name(s)Cersie, Certie,^[1] Certia ^[2]

Known also asCastra of Romita, Castra of Brusturi

Founded during the reign ofTrajan

Founded2nd century AD

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Certiae
Location within Romania
Alternative name(s)	Cersie, Certie,[1] Certia [2]
Known also as	Castra of Romita, Castra of Brusturi
Founded during the reign of	Trajan
Founded	2nd century AD
Attested by	Tabula Peutingeriana
Place in the Roman world
Province	Dacia
Administrative unit	Dacia Porolissensis
Administrative unit	Dacia Superior
Limes	Porolissensis
Directly connected to	Largiana
Structure
— Stone structure —
Size and area	187 m × 225 m (4.2 [3] ha)
Stationed military units
— Cohorts —
I Batavorum milliaria[3] I Ituraeorum ? [3] II Britannica milliaria[3][4] VI Thracum eq[1][3]
Location
Coordinates	47.1539°N 23.2160°E / 47.1539; 23.2160
Town	Romita
County	Sălaj
Country	Romania
Reference
RO-LMI	SJ-I-s-A-04859
RO-RAN	140716.01
UNESCO
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Part of	Frontiers of the Roman Empire – Dacia
Criteria	Cultural: ii, iii, iv
Reference	1718-091
Inscription	2024 (46th Session)
Site notes
Recognition	UNESCO World Heritage Site National Historical Monument
Condition	Ruined
Exhibitions	County Museum of History and Art, Zalău

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