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|  Arc de Triomphe - Peyrou - Montpellier, France
in Monuments Historiques Français [FR] Arc de Triomphe dédié à la gloire de Louis XIV, à Montpellier. [ENG] "Arc de Triomphe" dedicated to the glory of Louis XIV, in Montpellier. posted by: Chris777 location: France date approved: 8/24/2008 last visited: 1/8/2013 |
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|  Pont romain d'Ambrussum (Pont Ambroix) - Villetelle, France
in Ancient Roman Civilization [FR] Le pont d'Ambrussum est un ouvrage permettant le franchissement du Vidourle, le long de la Via Domitia. posted by: Chris777 location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 8/15/2008 last visited: 8/3/2008 |
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|  Remparts - Aigues-Mortes
in Monuments Historiques Français [FR] Au cœur de la Camargue, entre plages et vignobles, arpentez la cité de saint Louis et ses remparts. [EN] The 1,650 meters of city walls were built in two phases. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date approved: 5/26/2010 last visited: 7/2/2008 |
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|  Temple de Diane - Nimes
in Ancient Roman Civilization The Temple of Diana was part of the Roman sanctuary consisting of a set of buildings close to the Nemausus spring and whose remnants were found in about 1739 during works in the area. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Canal du Midi (France)
in World Heritage Sites The Canal du Midi, exceptional engineering work built in and 1667-1694, is a 240 km long canal in the south of France that connects the Garonne River to the Étang de Thau on the Mediterranean... posted by: Dorcadion Team location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 6/8/2009 last visited: 3/29/2012 |
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|  Sanctuaire de la Fontaine - Nimes
in Ancient Roman Civilization The visitor who contemplates the marvelous Jardin de la Fontaine is not immediately aware of its importance in Antiquity, being distracted by the classical architectural style of the present park. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Porte de France - Colonia Nemausus (Nimes)
in Ancient Roman Civilization The Porte de France, (or Porte d’Espagne) has a single arch topped by a blind gallery decorated with Tuscan pilasters. In Antiquity, it was flanked by two circular towers. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: 6/16/2010 |
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|  The Tour Magne of Colonia Nemausus (Nimes)
in Ancient Roman Civilization The “Tour Magne”, otherwise known as the “Grande Tour”, is the only tower from the original town built by Augustus to be still standing. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 10/7/2007 last visited: 6/17/2008 |
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|  La Maison Carré, Nîmes - France
in Ancient Roman Civilization The Maison Carrée at Nîmes in southern France, is one of the best preserved temples to be found anywhere in the territory of the former Roman Empire. posted by: manchanegra location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 11/20/2006 last visited: 9/3/2012 |
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|  Maison Carré, Nimes, France
in Monuments Historiques Français The Maison Carrée at Nîmes in southern France, is one of the best preserved temples to be found anywhere in the territory of the former Roman Empire. posted by: manchanegra location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 7/4/2011 last visited: 9/3/2012 |
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|  The Roman Amphitheater of Colonia Nemausus (Nimes)
in Ancient Roman Civilization The construction of the “Arènes” undoubtedly dates back to the end of the 1st century AD, when the town was still part of the Roman Empire. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 10/7/2007 last visited: 8/6/2012 |
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|  The Castellum - Nimes
in Ancient Roman Civilization This circular distribution tank (5.90 m in diameter, 1.40 m deep) carved in the rock was the point of departure for lead pipes that took water to public fountains and the various parts of the town. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Archeology Museum - Nimes
in Ancient Roman Civilization Iron age and Gallo-Roman collections are dominant in this museum, with a host of everyday objects, including sigillated ceramics, bronze tableware, lamps, toilet and dress accessories and items related to various craft activities. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 10/20/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Porte Auguste - Colonia Nemausus (Nimes)
in Ancient Roman Civilization The Porte d'Auguste (or Porte d'Arles) was one of the main gates, where the Domitian Way entered the Roman town of Colonia Nemausus. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Eglise fortifiée - Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France
in Monuments Historiques Français [FR] Eglise fortifiée datant du IX-XIIe siècles dans la ville des Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, en Camargue.
[ENG] Fortified church dating from the IX-XII centuries in the town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue. posted by: Chris777 location: France date approved: 8/27/2008 last visited: 8/25/2012 |
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|  Musee de l'Arles antique
in Ancient Roman Civilization The museum, inaugurated in 1995, contains all the archeological artefacts found in Arles. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Roman Circus of Colonia Iulia Paterna Arelatensium Sextanorum (Arles)
in Ancient Roman Civilization The colossal dimensions of this race track allowed 20,000 people to watch the chariot races foreshadowing the rise of modern day Formula 1. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: 8/5/2008 |
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|  Roman Exedra at the Arlaten Museum (Arles)
in Ancient Roman Civilization [FR] Une exèdre romaine, mise à jour par J. Formigé en 1908, est visible dans la cour du musée. [EN] The courtyard of the museum contains an ancient Roman temple, probably attached to the Forum. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France date approved: 3/4/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Roman Forum of Arelate (Arles)
in Ancient Roman Civilization [FR] Le forum d’Arles est la première grande réalisation urbaine vers 30-20 av. J.-C. de la colonie romaine fondée en 46 av. J.-C. pour remercier Arelate de son soutien à César. [EN] The forum was the first major city building built between 30-20 BC. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France date approved: 3/4/2008 last visited: 9/13/2008 |
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|  The Thermae of Constantine - Arles
in Ancient Roman Civilization The remains here are part of a vast group of buildings dating from the 4th century. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: 8/5/2008 |
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|  Roman Obelisk - Arles
in Ancient Roman Civilization The obelisk which originally stood on the "spina" of the Roman circus of Arles now stands in the center of the Place de la Republique. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France date approved: 10/6/2007 last visited: 8/5/2008 |
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|  Roman Theatre of Colonia Iulia Paterna Arelatensium Sextanorum (Arles)
in Ancient Roman Civilization The Theater was built during the reign of the Emperor Augustus, at the end of the 1st century BC and was regularly used for plays, mime, pantomime. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: 8/25/2012 |
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|  Arles and his Roman Monuments
in World Heritage Sites Arles is a lovely town in the south of France.
The traces of Roman civilizations, like the Arena, are among the best preserved in Europe.
posted by: manchanegra location: France date approved: 10/25/2006 last visited: 8/25/2012 |
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|  The Roman Amphitheater of Colonia Iulia Paterna Arelatensium Sextanorum (Arles)
in Ancient Roman Civilization The Amphitheater was built on the North side of the hill of Arles known as "L'Hauture" around the year 90 AD to hold an audience of 20,000 people. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: 5/8/2008 |
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|  Pont du Gard Aqueduct Segment
in Ancient Roman Civilization The further remains of the Roman aqueduct on either side of the Pont du Gard are visible at several places. This location is on the left bank. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France date approved: 10/7/2007 last visited: 8/6/2010 |
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