Arausio, Roman archaeological site in Vaucluse, France.
Arausio is a Roman ruins site in Provence with well-preserved building remains from ancient times. The grounds include a large theater with a wide stage wall, houses, street systems, and a museum holding objects from daily life at the settlement.
The settlement was founded about 2000 years ago and served as a home for military veterans. It became an important place during Roman rule in southern France.
The place takes its name from an ancient settlement and shows through its street layout and public spaces how Romans understood urban life. You can still see today how people organized daily activities in these structured areas.
The site is accessible and well marked, with a museum on-site where you can find ancient objects and information about the place's history. The best visit is on clear days when you can easily see the structures of the old buildings.
Excavations have uncovered a Roman land survey from the time of an ancient emperor showing how precisely Romans measured their plots. This document is one of the few surviving records of Roman administration and planning of the land.
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