Carcassonne (Carcaso) - Languedoc-Roussillon - France
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member KaPsTeam
N 43° 12.478 E 002° 21.811
31T E 448295 N 4784106
The Romans conquered the region of Provence and the Languedoc. They fortified the oppidum, which was named Carcaso.
Waymark Code: WMMR0F
Location: Occitanie, France
Date Posted: 10/28/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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The oldest traces of man (6th century. V. Chr.) Were found on the promontory, stands on the old town today fortified.
300 v. Chr. Subjugated the Volken-Tectosages the Iberians of Languedoc. 122 v. Chr. The Romans conquered the region of Provence and the Languedoc. They fortified the oppidum, which was named Carcaso. The Romans ruled the region from Carcassonne to the middle of the 5th century. N. Chr.
Then the Visigoths conquered Spain and the Languedoc.

The two towers on the inner wall are Gallo-Roman origin.
In the museum of the castle are exhibits of Gallo-Roman period. Be shown a coffin, pots, vases and milestones.
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Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Republic 509 B.C. - 27 B.C.

Admission Fee: Nothing

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Condition: Partly intact or reconstructed

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