Decebalus Standing Statue in Deva, Romania

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Decebalus ruled Dacia from 87 to 106 AD. He is well-known for waging three wars against the Roman Empire under two emperors, with varying degrees of success. Decebalus initially raided across the Danube and defeated a Roman invasion during the reign of Emperor Domitian, securing a period of independence that allowed him to consolidate his rule. When Trajan came to power, he launched an invasion of Dacia to weaken its threat to Roman border territory. Decebalus was ultimately defeated but managed to remain in power as a client king, continuing to assert his independence which led to a final and crushing Roman invasion in 105 AD. In 106 AD, Trajan reduced the Dacian capital Sarmizegetusa and absorbed Dacia into the Empire. Decebalus took his own life to avoid capture. Since the mid-19th century, Decebalus has been portrayed as a national hero in Romania, the modern successor to ancient Dacia. Several monuments depict him. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access free of charge. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help. Scanned using photogrammetry (processed with Agisoft PhotoScan).