A Brief History
Traces of human life in Romania
can be traced as far back as 2,000 years BC (the Lower Palaeolithic
Era). This among the oldest finding in the whole of Europe.
In the Ancient years the land was inhabited by Thracian tribes from
Greece who established the state of Dacia. The Dacians suffered many
conquests made by the Romans eventually becoming under their rule.
The area and its people where then subject to a complete
Romanization, enforcing the Latin language onto the people. This was
the beginning of the formation of the Romanian culture.
Romania has been a rather worn-torn
country throughout it's history. Due to its location the country has
had to encounter many invasions from its neighbouring nations
migrating through the area. Through these battles and invasions many
brave heroes arisen defending their lands. Notable is Vlad The
Impeller's (The legendary Dracula) rein in Transylvania and Walachia
against the Ottoman Turks and the Hungarians, and Stephen the Great
in Northern Romania
As the centuries past and the World Wars raved havoc through the
land the country had to deal with another ordeal, the communist rule
of Nicolae Ceausescu. His dictatorship literally destroyed the
country's economy and resources with his absurd giant building
projects. Under his rule the people were forced to live a rather low standard
of life. Despite this a revolt arised in 1989 in Timisoara soon
spreading all over the country. The dictatorship was overthrown and
democracy political system was re-established. This victory by the
people allowed Romania's economy to return the European market and
rejuvenate their cultural status.
Now a days Romania is rapidly integrating with western Europe and
becoming a popular spot for travellers. Its entry into the European
Union is slated for 2007. Meanwhile, its entry into NATO was
confirmed in 2004.
For a more details history the Government of Romania has a rather
interesting write up, use this link:
domino.kappa.ro/guvern/istoria-e.html
Or you can read
A History of Romania
on paperback
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