Multi-period settlement mound from NE. Quarry disturbance visible in the foreground.. Partially excavated, possibly enclosed, multi-period settlement site, located across the Mureș from the village of Rădești on a natural raised mound
Linear parchmarks/cropmarks may represent a fossilized road in the area between the Municipium Septimium and the Colonia Aurelia, running NW-SE. View from W. Possible fossilized road running NW-SE in the area between the Municipium Septimium and the Colonia Aurelia
Vauban-style fort from SW. Eighteenth century Vauban-style fort built on top of the Roman legionary fortress
A large number of small circular pits, probably cremation burials, are visible, some of them displaying a linear layout. Two parallel ditches heading NNE probably indicate a road alignment. Part of a rectangular structure, possibly a mausoleum, is also visible at the edge of the main field in the centre towards the bottom of the photograph. View from NNE . Cremation cemetery, mauseoleum and associated road alignments to the N of Municipium Septimium Apulense
Rectangular buildings showing as negative cropmarks. View from W. Buildings within the Municipium Septimium Apulense
Extant rectangular field enclosures, from S. Field enclosures of uncertain date
Possible small sub-circular enclosure. View from SE. Possible small sub-circular enclosure in pasture W of Aurel Vlaicu, towards Gelmar. Possibly an animal enclosure of recent date
Possible small extant circular enclosure on top of low hill. View from SE. Possible small enclosure on N side of Strei river, across from Băiești
Rectangular building showing as negative cropmark in unripe strip of cereal crop. View from NE. Rectangular building on the N side of the Mureș to the SW of Bălata. Now destroyed by motorway
Traces of WWII military buildings showing as parchmark from SW. Remains of buildings from German WW II airfield
Dacian hillfort. View from SW. Dacian hillfort on the E side of the village
Extant sub-rectangular ditched enclosure in pasture land. View from E. Sub-rectangular enclosure by a stream 2.75km north-west of the village
A number of subdivided, rectangular stone buildings on a different aligment to modern village revealed as negative cropmarks. View from NE. Probably pre-medieval stone buildings in a field within the modern village
Extant rampart and ditch of elongated sub-rectangular hilltop enclosure from NW. Elongated sub-rectangular hilltop enclosure. Possible fortification, with rampart and ditch
Extant, almost circular ditched enclosure in pasture. View from W. Almost circular enclosure at the edge of a small stream
Small rectangular building with traces of single, central subdivision, showing as negative cropmark. View from SE. Possible Roman temple or mausoleum (a votive altar to Jupiter is recorded from the field)
Series of at least 11 rectangular and 14 circular pits showing as cropmarks. View from W. Series of pits and/or sunken houses at the S limit of the village
A series of large subrectangular pits showing as positive crop marks. View from W. Probable sunken houses on terrace above the river Mureș. The location may be the same as Blandiana no. 4 in the Alba Gazetteer - called 'Lunca Fermei, where Dacian materials of Roman date were discovered in sand quarrying
Linear parchmark running parallel to modern road line. View from SW. Part of the principal Roman road of Dacia through the Mureș valley
Series of subrectangular, extant enclosures in pasture. View from NE. Series of subrectangular, extant enclosures, of probable medieval/ modern date
Possible large square building or small enclosure showing as a negative cropmark. View from N. Possible large square building or small enclosure on the E bank of the Strei
Extant ditched field boundaries in pasture W of Călan. View from N. Extant field boundaries of uncertain date
Roman pool N of the modern pool. view from SW. Hot water pool of Roman date cut in native bedrock
Part of the enclosure and one tower of the Dacian hillfort or hill top settlement are visible in clearings in the trees. View from E. Dacian hillfort or hill top settlement
Complex cluster of extant features, probably relating to military training, including various forms of trenches and emplacements. View from N. WWI training site in the Orăștie valley
Medieval castle of Hunedoara showing excavation site to the SW. View from SE. Restored 15th century medieval castle of Hunedoara (Corvin Castle)
Extant small enclosure with large rampart/ditch and single entrance, located on hilltop. View from N. Iron Age defended enclosure. identified as Laz no. 2 in Alba Gazetteer
The central area of the fort with stone buildings revealed as patchmarks, View from N. The Roman fort at Cigmău (Germisara) sits at the end of a low, narrow spur some 150m to the north of the river Mureș, its irregular shape determined by the topography
E end of the fort during excavation with the site of the small, mulitvallate Iron Age hilfort beyond. Vicus buildings E of the fort are visible as negative cropmarks beyond that.. The Roman fort at Cigmău (Germisara) sits at the end of a low, narrow spur some 150m to the north of the river Mureș, its irregular shape determined by the topography
The central/W part of the fort during excavation, showing central buildings and S rampart. View from NW.
Multi-phase stone buildings showing as parchmarks, immediately to the NE of the fort. View from S.. The focus of the vicus settlement (probably the small town of Germisara) lay on the flatter ground to the north east of the fort, though the cluster of buildings began immediately beyond its eastern rampart.
Series of rectangular stone buildings showing as negative cropmarks to the NE of the fort. View from SW. The focus of the vicus settlement (probably the small town of Germisara) lay on the flatter ground to the north east of the fort, though the cluster of buildings began immediately beyond its eastern rampart.
Stone buildings showing as negative cropmarks to the E of the fort. View from NW. The focus of the vicus settlement (probably the small town of Germisara) lay on the flatter ground to the north east of the fort, though the cluster of buildings began immediately beyond its eastern rampart.
Stone buildings showing as parchmarks, immediately to the NE of the fort. View from NW. The focus of the vicus settlement (probably the small town of Germisara) lay on the flatter ground to the north east of the fort, though the cluster of buildings began immediately beyond its eastern rampart.
Stone buildings showing as parchmarks to the NE of the fort. View from NW. The focus of the vicus settlement (probably the small town of Germisara) lay on the flatter ground to the north east of the fort, though the cluster of buildings began immediately beyond its eastern rampart.
Stone buildings showing as parchmarks to the N of the fort. Excavation trenches across the fort rampart are visible in the top right corner. View from E.. The focus of the vicus settlement (probably the small town of Germisara) lay on the flatter ground to the north east of the fort, though the cluster of buildings began immediately beyond its eastern rampart.
Partially extant, hillfort enclosure partially beneath Roman fort. View from SW. Extant hillfort enclosure overlooking the Mureș at the end of the ridge on which the Roman fort sits
Cropmark of Roman road from Cigmau to Geoagiu. View from N. Roman road running SW-NE, from Cigmău to Geoagiu
Arc of possible circular enclosure in a harvested hay field. View from NW. Possible circular enclosure on raised ground at edge of a stream
Extant double linear ditch system from the SW. Double linear ditch system, possibly WW I positions overlooking railway/river
Extant rampart and ditch of possible small rectilinear enclosure, partially hidden in trees. View from W. Rampart and ditch of possible small rectilinear enclosure
Extant subrectangular enclosure in pasture, partially hidden by bushes. View from SW. Enclosure on the hills between Hobița and Clopotiva; possibly of medieval date
Small stone rectangular enclosure with rounded corners, showing as parchmark in pasture. View from NE. Small stone rectangular enclosure with rounded corners – possible watch tower
Extant, partially restored remains of Dacian hillfort from E . Dacian hillfort, part of the Orăștie Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site
Extant, partially restored remains of Dacian hillfort from S. Dacian hillfort, part of the Orăștie Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site
A cluster of extant, subrectangular structure, on either side of the modern road, adjacent to a larger circular enclosure defined by a stony bank. View from SE. A probable quarry settlement of Roman or medieval date
Extant hill top fortification partly obscured by trees. View from NW. Hill top fortification
Extant, elongated oval hilltop ditched enclosure, with double rampart on E side, and probable earlier circular enclosure at the N end. View from NE. Elongated oval hilltop enclosure with probable earlier circular enclosure within
Extant sub-rectangular enclosure with rounded corners, overlying rig cultivation. View from N. Probably post-medieval field enclosure
Medieval castle on the hill above the town, from SW. Medieval castle built on the site of a Dacian hillfort
Extant, rectangular enclosure. View from NE. Probable recent animal enclosure in pasture E of Gelmar
Roman spa site from NE. Roman spa and religious site with hot water pools and associated religious buildings
Close up of the excavated temple area from NE. Site of Sarmizegetusa Regia, the ancient capital and religious centre of the Dacian Kingdom; part of the Orăștie Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site
General view of the site from E. The temple area is in the foreground, the site of the Roman period enclosure just discernible beyond it almost entirely masked by trees
Extant WWI or WWII trenches cutting across terracing. View from NE. WWI or WWII trenches on hill immediately above the village of Harau
Slight remains of medieval castle of Hațeg largely covered by trees. View from E. Medieval castle of Hațeg, on the hilltop overlooking Tara Hațegului and the Strei valley
Possibly subdivided rectangular building crossed by modern track. Revealed as parchmarks in rough pasture. View from SW. Probable Roman villa in sheltered location on the Delineștilor Hill, immediately to the E of the Roman colony at Ulpia Traiana Augusta Dacica Sarmizegetusa
Extant Roman fortlet showing location of excavation trenches and additional rampart & ditch system to N at an oblique angle, probably representing earlier phase. Internal circular feature probably later. View from N. Two-phase Roman fortlet with later circular feature inside
Extant linear trenches. View from NW. Possible WWII trenches on the edge of a promontary overlooking the village
Two sides of an extant rectangular ditched enclosure, partially hidden by trees. View from N. Rectangular ditched enclosure, between Mărtinești and Jeledinți, S of Spini
Extant earthwork enclosure immediately adjacent to rig. View from NW. Earthwork enclosure adjacent to rig, by the old airfield north of Lancrăm
Extant square enclosure with slightly rounded corners, overlain by rig and furrow. View from SE. Square enclosure with slightly rounded corners of uncertain date, associated with a linear cropmark, possibly a road, to the W
Roman stone quarry face from SW. Uroi Hill is best known as a stone quarry used since at least Roman times, but is also the site of a c. 6.5 hectares promontory fort, probably of Hallstatt date
Extant double rampart/ditch of Iron Age promontory fort, from NE . Uroi Hill is best known as a stone quarry used since at least Roman times, but is also the site of a c. 6.5 hectares promontory fort, probably of Hallstatt date
Extant stone castle with associated earthworks. View from NE. Stone castle and earthworks to the N of the village
Linear cropmark, possibly double in places, cutting diagonally across the fields. View from E. Possible road line, immediately to the S of Micești
Negative cropmarks of 2 adjacent, rectangular buildings. One is internally subdivided, with a possible apse or attached room. View from E. Two rectangular stone buildings, possibly Roman or later, located to the W of the modern village
General view of the site of the fort (bottom right) and partly excavated and restored vicus, from SW. The large Roman auxiliary fort at Micia is situated on the south bank of the river Mureș.
N part of the fort, showing the central road alignment, with vicus buildings to the N. All showing as cropmarks in strip fields. View from SE. The large Roman auxiliary fort at Micia is situated on the south bank of the river Mureș.
Rectangular building at the S end of the fort. View from NW
The excavated and restored buildings of the vicus, with additional rectangular subdivided building visible as a negative cropmark in a strip field adjacent to the amphitheatre. View from S. The associated civilian settlement (vicus) at Micia is extensive and surrounds the fort, though the main focus is on the NE side.
Main concentration of vicus buildings to NE of fort, showing as negative cropmarks in strip fields with open excavation trench. View from SE. The associated civilian settlement (vicus) at Micia is extensive and surrounds the fort, though the main focus is on the NE side.
Main concentration of vicus buildings to E and NE of fort, showing as germination marks in strip fields with open excavation trench. View from S. The associated civilian settlement (vicus) at Micia is extensive and surrounds the fort, though the main focus is on the NE side.
Large vicus building c. 450m W of the fort, showing as cropmark. View from NW. The associated civilian settlement (vicus) at Micia is extensive and surrounds the fort, though the main focus is on the NE side.
Vicus building with attached yard c. 250m W of fort, showing as cropmark. View from N
Rectangular buildings of the vicus and adjacent road line, S of the fort, visible as negative cropmarks. View from SE. The associated civilian settlement (vicus) at Micia is extensive and surrounds the fort, though the main focus is on the NE side.
Rectangular buildings of the vicus E of the fort, visible as negative cropmarks. View from SE. The associated civilian settlement (vicus) at Micia is extensive and surrounds the fort, though the main focus is on the NE side.
Small building with an apse showing as a negative cropmark, probably a temple or mausoleum. Located N of the railway branch line. View from NW
Small rectangular building, probably a temple or mausoleum, showing as a negative cropmark. Located S the railway branch line. View from SW. The necropolis at Micia is situated some 300m SW of the fort.
Negative cropmark of rectangular structure. View from NE. Rectangular structure, E of railway bridge over Mureș, probably modern
Extant earthwork remains of almost circular enclosure with projecting towers and wide defensive ditch. View from E. Sub-circular medieval fortified enclosure with projecting towers
Cluster of rectangular buildings around a courtyard revealed as negative cropmarks. Overlapping structure apparent. View from S. Roman villa on raised ground overlooking the river Sebeș to west. Fieldwalking revealed Roman building materials across an area c. 100m by 120m. There are a number of separate building ranges, some showing signs of subdivision, grouped around three sides of what was probably a large central courtyard. More than one phase of construction is indicated
Cluster of rectangular buildings around a courtyard revealed as negative cropmarks. Overlapping structure apparent. View from W. Roman villa on raised ground overlooking the river Sebeș to west. Fieldwalking revealed Roman building materials across an area c. 100m by 120m. There are a number of separate building ranges, some showing signs of subdivision, grouped around three sides of what was probably a large central courtyard. More than one phase of construction is indicated
A double linear crop mark running obliquely across the fields with a second almost parallel to it. View from S. Parallel linear crop-marks
Two extant rectilinear ditched enclosures, one subdivided. View from SW. Two rectilinear enclosures of uncertain function, one sub-divided.
Extant rectangular ditched enclosure with rounded corners within, but partially overlain by, rig cultivation. View from N. Rectangular enclosure with rounded corners within, but partially overlain by, rig cultivation.
Extant rectangular ditched enclosure with adjacent enclosed pool. View from S. Rectangular enclosure with adjacent enclosed pool. Probably post-medieval
Curving extant ditch following the contour of the hill. View from SW. Possible hillfort at S end of Strei valley
Extant WWI trenches in pasture . First World War trenches just east of Pârău lui Mihai, now destroyed by sand quarrying
Cropmark of road line on the E side of the town and continuing outside to the N. View from the S. The Municipium Aurelium/Colonia Aurelia Apulensis is located immediately N of the crossing of the Mureș and S of the later Municipium Septimium Apulense. Road alignments and buildings defining several insulae are visible as crop-marks inside the town enclosure
Traces of building visible as parchmarks in cut hay in the NW quadrant of the Roman town. Ongoing excavation is visible in the bottom right. View from W. The Municipium Aurelium/Colonia Aurelia Apulensis is located immediately N of the crossing of the Mureș and S of the later Municipium Septimium Apulense. Road alignments and buildings defining several insulae are visible as crop-marks inside the town enclosure
Traces of building visible as parchmarks between gardens in the NW quadrant of the Roman town (to the E of 0370627). View from NE. The Municipium Aurelium/Colonia Aurelia Apulensis is located immediately N of the crossing of the Mureș and S of the later Municipium Septimium Apulense. Road alignments and buildings defining several insulae are visible as crop-marks inside the town enclosure
Traces of building visible as negative cropmarks in brassicas in the NW quadrant of the Roman town (continuation of buildings in 0370627). View from W. The Municipium Aurelium/Colonia Aurelia Apulensis is located immediately N of the crossing of the Mureș and S of the later Municipium Septimium Apulense. Road alignments and buildings defining several insulae are visible as crop-marks inside the town enclosure
Rectangular buildings at the S end of the village E of the modern road showing as cropmarks in brassicas. View from NE . The Municipium Aurelium/Colonia Aurelia Apulensis is located immediately N of the crossing of the Mureș and S of the later Municipium Septimium Apulense. Road alignments and buildings defining several insulae are visible as crop-marks inside the town enclosure
Rectangular buildings at the S end of the village to the E of 0470420. View from S.. The Municipium Aurelium/Colonia Aurelia Apulensis is located immediately N of the crossing of the Mureș and S of the later Municipium Septimium Apulense. Road alignments and buildings defining several insulae are visible as crop-marks inside the town enclosure
Extant parallel ditches of fields or enclosure, masked by trees. Field system or possible rectangular enclosure
Traces of extensive surface exploitation of gold deposits in the form of extant pits and mounds. View from S. Extensive surface exploitation of gold deposits NW of the village. Probably of Roman or early modern date
Rocky hilltop/crag surrounded by trees. Square stone-buillt structure apparent on summit. View from E. Dacian hilltop fortification of Apulon
Part of possible rectangular building showing as positive cropmark. View from S. Possible building to the N of Pișchinți
Small extant penannular and rectangular embanked enclosures, from S. Possible lime kilns or military emplacements on the hill NE of village