#Transylvania
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After the end of Mongol rule in the #15Century, its history involved two 
#Romanian principalities, 
#Moldova and #Wallachia, and #Transylvania, which was a Hungarian dependency most of the time. The princes who ruled the first two became vassals of the 
#OttomanEmpire until all three were united under the rule of Michael the #Brave in 1601.
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With the start of 
#WW1, #Romania joined Great 
#UK, 
#Russia and 
#France against 
#Germany and 
#Austria-
#Hungary.
After it ended in 1918, #Romania regained #Transylvania (from #Hungary), and Bessarabia (taken away by #Russia in 1812). The West recognized all these changes in the Treaty of Trianon in 1920. #Romania also became a founding member of The League of Nations the same year.
The country has a number of natural wonders, including the #BigărWaterfall and the 
#MerryCemetery in #Săpânța.
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The 
#CarpathianMountains, also known as the #TransylvanianAlps, make up around a third of the country. The hills and plateaus that are rich with vineyards and orchards occupy about 36% of the country. The final third is #Romania’s fertile plains, the “breadbasket” of the region. Forests abound and there are over 3,000 lakes plus many rivers and streams. Some of the lakes are glacial lakes.
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Medieval Women Haunted by Startling Laws in the Romanian Lands https://alluringcreations.co.za/wp/medieval-women-haunted-by-startling-laws-in-the-romanian-lands/
Marriage, inheritance or violence, a law for any stage of a woman's life.
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Patricia Furstenberg, Writer of Historical Fiction, Children's Books - Travel via Stories · Medieval Women Haunted by Startling Laws in the Romanian LandsIn medieval Romanian lands, women’s legal rights were limited by patriarchal laws. They were excluded from public office, military, inheritance, with brothers inheriting before daughters. Despite these restrictions, women managed households and preserved family wealth and honor.
The city of #TârguMureș is known for its cultural and historical landmarks, including the 
#PalaceOfCulture and the 
#ArtMuseum.
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#Romania has a number of important cultural and historical landmarks, including the #CarolinaCitadel in #AlbaIulia, the #SăpânțaPeri Monastery in #Mureș, and the #TelekiCastle in #Sălaj.
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The country is home to a number of cultural festivals and events, including the 
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#Romania has a number of important religious sites, including the 
#BlackChurch in #Brașov, the #Cozia Monastery in the #CarpathianMountains, and the #Voroneț Monastery in #Bucovina.
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#Romania has a number of important cultural and historical landmarks, including the #MerryCemetery in #Maramureș, which is known for its colourful tombstones and humorous inscriptions.
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Transylvanian hills on a sunny day.
acrylic sketch
black and white painting
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✧ George I Rákóczi ✧
George I Rákóczi (1593–1648) was a Hungarian nobleman who served as Prince of Transylvania from 1630 until his death. Before acceding to the throne, he was a leader of the Protestant faction in Hungary and a faithful supporter of Prince Gabriel Bethlen. When Bohemian nobles requested military support in their struggles ...
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_I_R%C3%A1k%C3%B3czi
500-year-old Transylvanian diaries reveal how the Little Ice Age shaped life and death
Researchers in Romania have delved into centuries-old documents to grasp how climate fluctuations in the 16th century impacted Transylvania, an area that’s now part of Romania...
More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/02/transylvanian-diaries-little-ice-age/
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Oh wow! "Hidden away for centuries in a Transylvanian church tower, a forgotten medieval library has come to light, revealing treasures as old as the 9th century. This extraordinary discovery of manuscripts, books, and documents offers a rare glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of medieval Romania."
#medieval #Transylvania #library
https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/lost-medieval-library-found-romanian-church/
Medievalists.net · The Lost Medieval Library Found in a Romanian Church - Medievalists.netHidden away for centuries in a Transylvanian church tower, a forgotten medieval library has come to light, revealing treasures as old as the 9th century. This extraordinary discovery of manuscripts, books, and documents offers a rare glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of medieval Romania.
February 24th is the #Transylvania feast of #Dragobete, god of Love, Spring, snowdrops and wolves. Parents: #Dacia 's loveliest maiden & Roman Emperor #Trajan, who conquered the #Dacian empire. The wolf is Rome. It's said if you hug anyone today, your love life will be fabulous all year! Start hugging!
