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The bronze head of Roman Emperor Trajanus Decius was discovered at Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa, marking a rare find of imperial representation in bronze. Decius, who reorganized Dacia, was the first emperor to die in battle against barbarians. The artifact was unearthed in 1933 by historian Constantin Daicoviciu during systematic excavations in the ancient capital of Dacia. The bust, dating from Decius's short reign (249–251 AD), features a realistic portrayal of an aged man reflecting the tensions of the Roman Empire in the 3rd century. Born in 201 AD, Decius rose through military ranks and was proclaimed emperor in 249 AD. He initiated the first anti-Christian persecution in the Empire and died in 251 AD at the Battle of Abrittus.