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March 17, 2026Acta Terrae Septemcastrensis0 citationsOpen Access

Noi Consideraţii Privind Aşezarea Norico-Pannonică De La Ocna Sibiului – Fa ţ a Vacilor / La F ă g ă d ă u

SPSilviu I. PureceLucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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The research aims to explore the colonization of Roman Dacia by Celtic populations, focusing on Ocna Sibiului.
Archaeological examination of the settlement remains at Ocna Sibiului.
Analysis of artifacts, such as terra sigillata, to track cultural influences.
Contextual study of the local geography, specifically salt deposits.
Identification of Celtic cultural elements alongside Roman artifacts.
Evidence of gradual Romanization during the 2nd century.
Debate on the continuity of settlement into the 3rd century remains unresolved.

Abstract

Abstract The Roman settlement at Ocna Sibiului–Fața Vacilor / La Făgădău is representative for the colonization of Roman Dacia by Celtic populations originating from Noricum or Pannonia. It functioned during the 2nd century, while its possible continuation into the 3rd century remains debated. The local community preserved Celtic cultural elements of the La Tène type, with Romanization occurring mainly within Roman Dacia. Characteristic Roman objects, including terra sigillata, were gradually adopted and integrated into everyday life. The establishment of Norican-Pannonian colonists at Ocna Sibiului–Fața Vacilor / La Făgădău was likely connected to the salt deposits in the Ocna Sibiului area and took place within the broader context of Trajanic colonization in Dacia.

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