Decebalus Rex Sculpture
DescriptionThe rock sculpture of Decebalus is a 40-m high carving in rock of the face of Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, who fought against the Roman emperors Domitian and Trajan to preserve the independence of his country, which corresponded to modern Romania. The sculpture is on a rocky outcrop on the river Danube, at the Iron Gates, which form the border between Romania and Serbia. It is located near the city of Orşova in Romania. It is the tallest rock sculpture in Europe.
Size: 2848px × 4272px
Location: Iron Gates on River Danube, forming border between Romania and Serbia.
Photo credit: © Tony Murtagh / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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