Tinosu (archaeological site)

Coordinates: 44°49′31″N 26°00′44″E / 44.8252°N 26.0122°E / 44.8252; 26.0122
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Tinosu
Tinosu (archaeological site) is located in Romania
Tinosu (archaeological site)
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Alternative namePisculești
LocationPisculeşti, Romania
Coordinates44°49′31″N 26°00′44″E / 44.8252°N 26.0122°E / 44.8252; 26.0122
History
Abandoned1st century CE
Site notes
ArchaeologistsCezar Bolliac
ConditionRuined

Tinosu or Pisculeşti was the location of a Dacian fortified town, occupied sometime between the 2nd century BCE to 1st century CE.[1]

Located on the eastern bank of the Prahova River, the town was fortified with a fosse and wall topped with a palisade.[1] The site was excavated by Cezar Bolliac in the 1860s.[2] Discoveries of Getic and Roman coins from the reign of Claudius have allowed archaeologists to date its occupation.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Sencovici, Mihaela (2004–2005). "Types of Geto-Dacian settlements and dwellings in Ialomiţa basin" (PDF). Annals of Valahia University of Târgovişte, Geographical Series. 4–5: 290–293.
  2. ^ Enea, S.-С. (2012). "Romanian prehistoric archaeology, between tradition and innovation". Археологія і давня історія України. 36: 93–102. ISSN 2227-4952 – via Наукова електронна бібліотека періодичних видань НАН України.