rosia montana
states: [romania]
category: cultural
year: 2021
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 46.3061111111, 23.1305555556
unesco id: 1552
world heritage site: 1552
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Rosia Montana, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Romania, recognized in 2021 and listed as World Heritage in Danger, is a historic gold mining landscape dating back to the Roman era, known as Alburnus Maior. Featuring extensive underground galleries, ancient settlements, and advanced Roman mining technology, it reflects over 2,000 years of human ingenuity and cultural evolution in the Apuseni Mountains. Despite threats from potential modern mining, its well-preserved features highlight its global significance, offering a unique testament to Romania’s industrial and archaeological heritage.