Gamzigrad

Gamzigrad
Гамзиград (Serbian)
Gamzigrad is located in Serbia
Gamzigrad
Location of Gamzigrad within Serbia
43°53′57″N 22°11′06″E / 43.89917°N 22.18500°E / 43.89917; 22.18500
LocationZaječar, Serbia
History
Built298 AD
Site notes
Elevation197 m (646.3 ft)
Official name
Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius
TypeCultural
Criteriaiii, iv
Designated2007 (31st session)
Reference no.1253
Region
Europe and North America
Official name
ГАМЗИГРАД
TypeArchaeological Sites of Exceptional Importance
Designated1983
Reference no.АН 40

Gamzigrad (Serbian Cyrillic: Гамзиград, pronounced [ɡǎmziɡraːd] ⓘ) is an archaeological site, spa resort, and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Serbia, located south of the Danube river, in the city of Zaječar. It is the location of the ancient Roman complex of palaces and temples Felix Romuliana (Serbian: Феликс Ромулијана / Feliks Romulijana), built by Emperor Galerius in Dacia Ripensis. The main area covers 10 acres (40,000 m2).

The gate area.
Mosaic of Greek god Dionysus.
Ruins of East Gate.
Palace one.