guy Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 (edited) A Roman settlement has been found in the Southern France city of Gémenos. It dates from the 1st and 3rd centuries AD. A newly excavated 4,000 m2 Roman-era settlement near Gémenos (southern France) reveals a compact but highly organized community with roads, vineyards, baths, metalworking shops, and domestic activity spanning the 1st-3rd centuries AD. The site's mix of agriculture, craft production, and traveler-oriented bathing facilities suggests a small roadside hub integrated into regional movement and trade networks along the ancient routes between Marseille and inland Provence. Southern France (ancient Gallia Narbonensis) was one of the most Romanized regions of Western Europe. https://www.heritagedaily.com/2026/03/roman-era-settlement-found-in-southern-france/157607 Edited March 29 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidoLaMoto Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 On 3/29/2026 at 12:57 PM, guy said: ......traveler-oriented bathing facilities suggests a small roadside hub integrated into regional movement and trade networks along the ancient routes between Marseille and inland Provence. --brings to mind our recent discussion of mail service in the empire.....A "station" (from Latin stare-- to stand) was a short stop place to grab a sandwich and switch to fresh horses, while a "mansion" (from Latin manere-- to remain) was for a longer, over night stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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