Tangible cultural heritage in the Botna river basin

A comprehensive inventory of the Botna River basin's tangible cultural heritage, encompassing 157 sites with over one-third being archaeological, reveals significant potential for UNESCO World Heritage nomination. The research, leveraging official databases and advanced methodologies including drone imagery and QGIS analysis, highlights the basin's underappreciated historical and geographical diversity. Notably, some identified sites may strengthen the cross-border significance of Trajan's Wall, aligning with Romania's existing 'Frontiers of the Roman Empire – Dacia' UNESCO listing (2024). This study underscores the basin's value for heritage promotion and valorization.

Cociu, I., Sochirca, V., & Cibotari, A. (2026). Tangible cultural heritage in the Botna river basin. Integrare Prin Cercetare Și Inovare. Științe Exacte Și Ale Naturii, 537–544. https://doi.org/10.59295/spd2025e.71