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Roman archaeological and cultural heritage in France

Overview

Archaeological research and public exhibitions in France are highlighting the material culture and urban design of the Roman era. In Nîmes, studies of the Augusteum complex and the Arènes de Nîmes have provided insights into the city’s Roman fabric, including the discovery of underground galleries and machinery rooms used for moving gladiators and animals.

Complementing these findings, cultural institutions are hosting exhibitions to showcase Roman life. In Lillebonne, an exhibition focuses on ancient gastronomy, utilizing artifacts like amphorae and ceramics to reconstruct diets from the 1st to 3rd centuries. Meanwhile, the Musée de la Romanité in Nîmes, in collaboration with the Louvre, is presenting an exhibition titled ‘l’art romain du Louvre, un monde d’images’ to demonstrate how art functioned within Roman social, religious, and daily life.

Entities

Institut national de recherches archéologiques préventives (Inrap) · Arènes de Nîmes · Dominique Garcia · Lillebonne Roman Theatre · Louvre Museum

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

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    Roman history exhibitions open in Lillebonne and Nîmes

    Exhibitions in Lillebonne and Nîmes explore Roman history, focusing on ancient gastronomy and the integration of art into daily life through archaeological finds and Louvre masterpieces.

  2. 11 days ago

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    Nîmes Roman Monuments Reveal New Archaeological Insights

    Archaeologists spotlight Nîmes’ Temple of Diana and newly mapped underground galleries beneath the Roman arena, shedding light on the city’s ancient infrastructure.

Sources

objectifgard.com · relikto.com