description Decebalus Rock Sculpture Overview
The Decebalus Rock Sculpture is a monumental relief showing Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, carved into a cliff beside the Danube at the Iron Gates near Orsova, Romania. The work was commissioned and financed by Romanian businessman Iosif Constantin Dragan and was made between 1994 and 2004 by a team of sculptors led by Florin Cotarcea. The relief is about 55 metres high and 25 metres wide, with a Latin inscription beneath the face.
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Where is the Decebalus Rock Sculpture located?
The Decebalus Rock Sculpture is carved into a cliff beside the Danube at the Iron Gates near Orsova, Romania. It overlooks the river in a dramatic section of the Danube gorge.
Who does the Decebalus Rock Sculpture depict?
The relief depicts Decebalus, the last king of Dacia. He ruled during the period of conflict between Dacia and the Roman Empire.
Who commissioned the Decebalus Rock Sculpture?
Romanian businessman Iosif Constantin Dragan commissioned and financed the work. The sculpture was created as a monumental tribute to Decebalus.
How was the Decebalus Rock Sculpture made?
It was carved directly into a riverside cliff rather than assembled as a freestanding statue. Work on the monumental relief took place between 1994 and 2004.
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