Background and geographic location

The city of Sighet has existed since the Bronze Age. The first settlement dates from the 11th century. The territory was occupied by Hungarians and Romanians during the Middle Age. The territory was inhabited by the Dragos family around 1352. Around 1556 the castle of Huzt sheltered the prince of Transylvania, and from 1570 to 1733 it remained under the control of Transylvania. Later in 1733 King Charles III relocated it to Hungary. Then in 1910 the city of Sighet began to form part of the Máramaros County, thus the Kingdom of Hungary. Towards the end of World War I, Sighet was added to Romania as a result of the Trianon Treaty. However, in 1940 the city returned to Hungarian domain as a result of the Second Vienna Award. World War II brought despair and destruction to the Jewish community residing in town, as many of them were sent to extermination camps. After World War II ended the Jewish community was enormously reduced, and the territory itself was returned to Romanian power. It is nowadays located in the Máramures County.
Links used:
http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Sighet_-_History/id/5463696

Mr. Crow: Where on Earth is this tiny village located? Huh... Lost in this map I guess. The only thing I know of the village is the a very important painter called Simon Hollosy was born in Sighet.