Sisitak Mound
Sisitak Mound is a nationally protected area, classified as an IUCN Category IV botanical nature reserve, situated in Timiș County within the administrative boundaries of the Sânpetru Mare commune. A tumulus at least 1,000 years old, it has been documented since the 18th century, in the Josephinische Landesaufnahme being assigned the name Sisitak.
Location
The natural area, covering 0.5 hectares, is situated in the northwestern corner of Timiș County, near the border with Arad County. It lies to the south of the village of Sânpetru Mare, close to the national road that links the town of Sânnicolau Mare with the village of Lovrin.Description
The nature reserve was designated as a protected area under Law No. 5 of 6 March 2000. It consists of a round tumulus, overlooking the Banat Plain, which serves as a habitat for various steppe plant species.The presence of rare grass species has been reported in the reserve area, including crested wheatgrass and hairy feathergrass.