Petrovaradin

Human settlement in the territory of present-day Petrovaradin has been traced as far back as the Stone Age (about 4500 BC) [1]. This region was conquered by Celts (in the 4th century BC) and Romans (in the 1st century BC) [1]. The Celts founded the first fortress at this location [1]. It was part of the tribal state of the Scordisci, which had its capital in Singidunum (present-day Belgrade) [1]. During the Roman administration, a larger fortress was built with the name Cusum and was included into Roman Pannonia [1]. Subsequently, the fortress was included into the Pannonia Inferior and the Pannonia Secunda [1].