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Traian Zorzoliu - The Genius Constructor of the Geto-Dacian Fortress at Drăgănești-Olt

In the city of Drăgănești Olt, the construction of a Geto-Dacian fortress, initiated by the ingenious museographer Traian Zorzoliu, is reaching its final stages. This project is based on archaeological excavations conducted by the ROMANIAN ACADEMY in a Geto-Dacian settlement at Sprâncenata, Olt County. Representing the first reconstruction in Romania of a Geto-Dacian fortress made of wood and earth, in a palisade structure, the fortress is designed for tourist accommodation, offering a vivid image of the Geto-Dacian culture in the southern part of the country. It reflects the rare cultural and spiritual refinement of ancient times.

Additionally, the Geto-Dacian fortress serves as a living school for those interested in learning the crafts of the Dacians, their religion, astronomy, and the daily activities of the inhabitants. It becomes a school of Dacian history for young students. The fortress comprises various buildings such as residences, a commander's house, temple, council hall, blacksmith's shop, household annexes, gates, observation points, and guard posts. Completion is currently at 70%, and the elevated position of the fortress offers a beautiful panorama of the Olt Valley and its surroundings.

The progress of the project faced a setback following the passing of Traian Zorzoliu. Local authorities seem overwhelmed by the scope of the project; however, solutions for completion were left by Traian Zorzoliu. His son, Cristian Zorzoliu, has volunteered to assist, having been involved with his father from the conception of the fortress construction to the current stage.

Biographical Data - TRAIAN ZORZOLIU:

Traian Zorzoliu was born in the commune of Stoicăneşti, Olt County, on December 15, 1936, and passed away on January 26, 2015.

Education:

Postgraduate School of Accounting in Lugoj Faculty of Drawing at the University of Timişoara Faculty of Museology at the Nicolae Grigorescu Institute of Fine Arts, Bucharest Professional Activity:

Founder of the Boianului Plain Museum in 1980 22 years of teaching experience as a first-grade art teacher, mainly at Tudor Vladimirescu Theoretical High School in Drăgănești Olt Active involvement in the cultural network of Olt County since 1964 Scientific Specialization Works:

Archaeological excavations in Nicolae Titulescu commune in 1981 Archaeological campaigns at the Gumelnițean tell settlement in Drăgănești Olt, coordinated by various archaeologists, 1983-1984 Several archaeological campaigns at Gumelnițean tell and the Dudești settlement in Drăgănești Olt, coordinated by different archaeologists, 1993-1997 Selective Scientific Communications:

"A necropolis from the 4th century" in Archaeological Research, National Museum of History, Bucharest, 1982 "Data on the Dudești settlement in Drăgnești-Olt" published in Arhivele Olteniei, 1998 "Art of Neolithic Civilizations in the Romanian Plain," University of Craiova, 1994 Published Books:

"Casa de la țară" (The Country House) - 1993 "Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului" (The Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God) - 1994 "Liceul Teoretic Tudor Vladimirescu" (Tudor Vladimirescu Theoretical High School) - 1996 "Drăgănești-Olt - Pagini de monografie" (Drăgănești-Olt - Monograph Pages) - 1998 "General Aldea Aurel" - 1998 "Tănase Constantin" - 1999 "Cronica neamului Zorzoliu" (The Chronicle of the Zorzoliu Kin) - 1999 "Bisericile orașului Drăgănești-Olt" (The Churches of Drăgănești-Olt) - 2000 "File de calendar drăgăneștean" (Pages from the Drăgănești Calendar) - 2003 "Calendar drăgăneștean" (Drăgănești Calendar) - 2004 "Fântânile Drăgăneștenilor" (The Wells of Drăgănești Residents) - 2005 "Strada Teiului" (Teiului Street) - 2005 "Comuna N. Titulescu - pagini de monografie" (N. Titulescu Commune - Monograph Pages) - 2006 "Biserica parohială Comanii de Sus" (The Parish Church of Comanii de Sus) - 2007 "Generali drăgăneșteni" (Generals from Drăgănești) - 2010 Cultural Projects:

Reconstruction of the Getic fortress in Sprâncenata commune at Drăgănești Olt Celebration of 50 years since the first anti-communist revolt in Izvoarele Traditional house in Romania (reconstruction of a local household in each commune) Izbiceni Museum Complex Troițele and crosses at the borders, their role, and significance in the lives of residents in Olt County settlements Stoicănești Toacă Competition - first edition Founder of Museums:

Boianului Plain Museum, 1980 Memorial Museum N. Titulescu, 1982 Brâncoveni Monastery Museum, 1995 Curtea de Argeș Monastery Museum, 1996 N. Titulescu Pinacoteca, Ialoveni, Republic of Moldova, 1997 Firefighters' Museum section in Olt County, 1998 Reorganization of the basic exhibition of Cozia Monastery Museum, 1998 Church Book Museum at Râmnicu Vâlcea Bishopric, 2002 Boianu Ethnofolkloric Complex, Stoicănești, 2006 Gumelnița Archaeological Park at the Boianului Plain Museum, 2009 Arnota Monastery Museum, 2011 Heroic Cult Monuments:

Communes of Mărunței, Stoicănești, Izvoarele, and Drăgănești-Olt Founding Member of Cultural and Scientific Associations and Foundations:

European Foundation N. Titulescu Association N. Titulescu, Ialoveni, Moldova Society of History and Retrology Agrarian of Romania, Olt branch Awards and Distinctions:

Excellence in Culture 2005 Award from the County Cultural Directorate Friendship Medal from the Brussels Art Museum, 1990 Eugen Ionescu Trophy, 2001 Cultural Merit Medal, Class II, 2004 Diploma from Ialoveni Municipality, Republic of Moldova, 2004 Jubilee Medal from the Râmnicu Vâlcea Bishopric, 2005 Jubilee Medal from the European Foundation N. Titulescu, 2006 Excellence Diploma from the European Foundation N. Titulescu, 2006 Honorary Citizen of N. Titulescu Commune, 2006 Honorary Citizen of Drăgănești Olt Municipality, 2010 Honorary Citizen of Olt County, 2013 Culture Man of the Year Trophy from Gazeta Oltului newspaper, 2006 Honorary Member Diploma from the National Association for the Worship of Heroes, 1999 Excellence Diploma from the Eugen Ionescu Cultural Association, 1990 Honorary Diploma from the Military Firefighters Corps in Slatina Diploma and Jubilee Medal Stefan cel Mare Excellence Diploma for 2005 from the County Center for the Promotion of Traditional Culture Excellence Diploma from the County Center for Traditional Culture, 2011 And 40 other diplomas Expertise:

Ministry of Culture - Expert in Archaeological and Historical-Memorial Domains DACO-ROMANIAN ACADEMY: DOCTOR DIPLOMA Dr.ing. Zorzoliu Cristian, OLT



"The bust of the man of culture Traian Zorzoliu, located in the garden of the Boianului Plain Museum in Drăgăneşti Olt, named after him (created by the artist Marcel Duţu)."