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Măgura Uroiului
45.8611° N, 23.0436° E
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The Măgura Uroiului (Uroi Hill) site is a Romanian multi-period archaeological site located on and around Uroi Hill, a 300 metres (984 ft) tall rock outcrop, with an escarpment facing the rivers Mureș and Strei and sloping on the back side. At the base on the escarpment are a series of plateaus. The site is located about 2 kilometres (1 mi) north of Simeria. 45°51′40″N 23°2′37″E
Historical Timeline
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First discovery
1921
Preventative excavation and project start
2001
Systematic research excavations
2003–2006
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
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