Giridava, Dacian town in Moesia, northern Bulgaria

Giridava (also Giridaua or Geridava) was a Dacian town in Moesia, in what is now northern Bulgaria. The sources record only its name and location; no excavated structures, fortifications or residential remains are documented for the site.

Giridava, also written Giridaua or Geridava, was a Dacian town in Moesia, in what is now northern Bulgaria. The sources record it only as a Dacian settlement of this region, with no founding date, battles or Roman conquest attached to it.

Giridava is also recorded as Giridaua and Geridava, spelling variants of the same Dacian name. The element "dava" marks a Dacian town, and the settlement lay in Moesia, in what is now northern Bulgaria. The name therefore places the site among the Dacian towns known from written records rather than only from excavation.

The site is located in a rural area and requires advance planning for a visit. It is advisable to contact local authorities beforehand and arrange for local guides to explore the excavations properly.

The settlement preserves rare evidence of urban planning and social structures of pre-Roman communities in Southeastern Europe. These archaeological findings help researchers better understand the lifestyle and organization of ancient Dacians.