Roman archaeological discoveries made near Lyon, France

Significant Roman archaeological discoveries have been made in the Rhône region of France. In Saint-Romain-en-Gal, near Lyon, researchers have unearthed the remains of an unprecedented circular mausoleum. The monument, which measures 15 meters in diameter and originally stood over six meters high, is believed to date from the transition between the 1st century BCE and the 1st century CE. Its design is reminiscent of aristocratic Roman tombs, such as the Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome.

Simultaneously, excavations in Lyon at the Neyret building on the slopes of Croix-Rousse have revealed vestiges of the ancient district of Lugdunum. Findings include a 1st-century terrace wall, a 2nd-century masonry sewer, and evidence of a fire occurring around 120–130 CE. Archaeologists also identified an ancient dwelling, a probable lararium (a small altar for household deities), and various artifacts including an oil lamp and faunal remains such as oyster shells and chicken bones.