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Possible Bust of Julius Caesar
This marble bust discovered in the Rhône River, near Arles, is debated as a possible portrait of Julius Caesar, Musée de l’Arles antique.
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The Roman Theatre of Arles
The Roman Theatre of Arelate (modern-day Arles, France) was built in the first century CE during the reign of Emperor Augustus. During the Middle Ages, its stones were often pillaged to construct nearby buildings. Today, only seating rows...
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Arles Amphitheatre
The Arles Amphitheatre was built in 90 CE and seated 20,000 spectators. It is a two-tiered Roman amphitheatre and one of Arles' most popular attractions.
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Temple of Diana, Nimes
The so-called Temple of Diana, part of an Augusteum, modern-day Nîmes, France. The temple was built in the 1st century CE around a Nymphaeum and dedicated to Augustus.
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Porte d'Auguste, Nimes
The Porte d’Auguste, constructed in the 1st century BCE as part of the fortifications of Nemausus, modern-day Nîmes, France.
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Tour Magne
The Tour Magne, remnant of the ancient Augustan fortifications of Nemausus, modern-day Nîmes, France. Its oldest parts date to the 3rd century BCE, making it one of the oldest buildings in Europe.
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Nîmes Amphitheater
The Roman amphitheater of Nemausus (modern-day Nîmes, France) built around c. 70 CE.
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Maison Carrée, Side View
The Maison Carrée, Nîmes, France. This ancient Roman temple was constructed around 4 to 7 CE and dedicated to Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar, the grandsons and adpoted heirs of Emperor Augustus. It represents the best-preserved Roman...
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Maison Carrée, Nîmes
The Maison Carrée, Nîmes, France. This ancient Roman temple was constructed around 4 to 7 CE and dedicated to Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar, the grandsons and adpoted heirs of Emperor Augustus. It represents the best-preserved Roman temple...
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Pont du Gard
The magnificent Pont du Gard spanning the Gardon River in southern France. This feat of Roman engineering and architecture was built in the first century CE to bring water from a spring at Uzès to the Roman colony of Nemausus, modern-day...