Statue of Decebalus, Rock relief at Iron Gates, Romania.
The Statue of Decebalus stands at 55 meters tall and 25 meters wide, carved into the limestone cliffs along the Danube River near Orșova.
The sculpture commemorates Decebalus, the last king of Dacia who ruled from 87 to 106 AD and defended his territory against Roman expansion.
Romanian businessman Iosif Constantin Drăgan commissioned the monument between 1994 and 2004 to emphasize the connection between modern Romania and ancient Dacia.
The statue requires a boat tour or personal vehicle to access, as public transportation options to the site remain limited.
The Latin inscription 'DECEBALUS REX—DRAGAN FECIT' at the base of the relief faces the ancient Roman memorial Tabula Traiana across the river.
Location: Orșova
Inception: 1994
Creator: Iosif Constantin Drăgan
Height: 55 m
Width: 25 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 44.64116,22.29121
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
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