Iron Gate of Transylvania

• The Iron Gate or Gates of Transylvania is a mountain Pass between the Tarcului mountains and the Poiana Rusca mountains located in Roumania.
• The Pass is at an altitude of 2,297 feet (700m) and is located 24 miles (39km) east of Caransebes and 8 miles west of Sarmizegusta. A Fort called Tapae defended Sarmizegusta, the Capital of Dacia.

Battle of Tapae (101 CE)

• The Battle of Tapae (101 CE) was fought between the Dacians and the Romans at this Pass during the Dacian Wars (85-106 CE).

Iron Gate of Transylvania