Gamzigrad
Historic site in Zaječar, Serbia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gamzigrad (Serbian Cyrillic: Гамзиградⓘ, pronounced [ɡǎmziɡraːd]) is an archaeological site, spa resort and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Serbia,[2] located south of the Danube river, in the city of Zaječar. It is the location of the ancient Roman complex of palaces and temples Felix Romuliana (Serbian: Феликс Ромулијана / Feliks Romulijana), built by Emperor Galerius[3][4] in Dacia Ripensis. The main area covers 10 acres (40,000 m2).[5]
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Gamzigrad | |
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Native name Serbian: Гамзиград | |
Location | Zaječar, Serbia |
Coordinates | 43°53′57″N 22°11′06″E |
Elevation | 197 m (646.3 ft) |
Built | 298 AD |
Official name | Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | iii, iv |
Designated | 2007 (31st session) |
Reference no. | 1253 |
Region | Europe and North America |
Official name | ГАМЗИГРАД |
Type | Archaeological Sites of Exceptional Importance |
Designated | 1983 |
Reference no. | АН 40[1] |
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