An Overview of the Archaeological Research in the Roman Fort and Vicus at Sutor (Sălaj County)

Abstract

The article informs upon the current state of research concerning the Roman site at Sutor (Sălaj County). The first reliable information concerning the site was accounted by K. Torma during the second half of the 19th century. The site remained ‘silent’ until the late ‘60s when several votive monuments were recovered from the area of the site. The systematic archaeological research began in 2001 and continued since then with few interruptions. Even though the fort was trenched between 2006–2008 to establish its position and dimensions, it was in 2012 that most of its inner structure as well as an initial smaller timber fort were revealed, after a large-scale geophysical survey was performed. In 2021 the archaeological works were resumed in connection with the infrastructure works for the ‘Transylvania Highway’ highlighting multiple elements of the civilian settlement developed around the Roman fort.