La Graufesenque, Archaeological site near Tarn and Dourbie rivers in Millau, France.
The fifteen-hectare archaeological complex contains remains of pottery workshops, housing areas, and temples from the Gallo-Roman period.
La Graufesenque operated from late first century BCE to early third century CE as a major production center for terra sigillata pottery.
Over six hundred pottery workshops produced millions of red-glazed ceramic pieces, marked with distinctive signatures and decorative patterns.
The site charges an entrance fee of 3.50 euros for regular admission and offers free access on the first Saturday of each month.
Archaeologists discovered a large disposal pit containing rejected pottery pieces that revealed ancient manufacturing methods and quality control standards.
Location: Millau
Part of: Samian Research
GPS coordinates: 44.09631,3.09263
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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