See a Vibrant, Colorful Mosaic Discovered at an Ancient Roman Settlement in France

See a Vibrant, Colorful Mosaic Discovered at an Ancient Roman Settlement in France

Perched on a hill overlooking the town of Alès, the site, which was salvaged before construction on modern houses began, also boasts advanced architecture

Ancient Roman-Era Settlement and Mosaic Floors Unearthed in Alès, France

The newly uncovered black-and-white ancient Roman-era mosaic on Hermitage Hill, France. Credit: F. Giraud / Inrap A recently excavated ancient Roman-era settlement on the slopes of Hermitage Hill in southern France has revealed remarkably well-preserved remains, including mosaic floors, advanced drainage systems, and burial grounds. Excavation site reveals centuries of continuous use Led by France’s National Institute for Preventive Archaeologic…

Roman-Era settlement unearthed in Alès

A recent excavation led by Inrap has uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Roman-era settlement on the slopes of the Hermitage hill overlooking Alès, southern France. The excavation, carried out under the direction of the French government (Drac Occitanie), studied a 3,750-square-metre area and revealed evidence of dense, uninterrupted occupation spanning from the 2nd to the 6th centuries AD. Among the most significant discoveries is a richly de…

Ancient Roman Settlement Discovered in France

The remains of a Gallo-Roman site overlooking the French city of Alès have been identified by archaeologists, the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) announced on Tuesday. Excavations conducted between February and June this year revealed the remains of dwellings, hydraulic systems, a domus with an intricate mosaic, and a necropolis across the 40,365-square-foot site. There were at least four ancient dwellings t…

Treasures from the Roman Period Unearthed at Ancient Lyktos

Manuel Santos Ancient Lyktos reveals stunning Roman-era finds after a five-year excavation led by Professor Angelos Chaniotis. The post Treasures from the Roman Period Unearthed at Ancient Lyktos appeared first on Argophilia.