Inscription de la Pierre Écrite
Inscription de la Pierre Écrite, Archaeological site in Saint-Geniez, France.
The Latin inscription carved into the rock face contains multiple lines of large letters detailing the construction of a mountain passage.
During the fifth century, Prefect Dardanus ordered this text to be carved, documenting the creation of a safe path through the gorge to Theopolis.
The inscription reflects the intersection of Roman administration and territorial development in Gaul during the final period of the Western Roman Empire.
Located on a mountain road near Sisteron, the site offers free access and includes an information panel with the Latin text translation.
This rock inscription remains the sole physical evidence of Theopolis, a Roman settlement that has never been discovered by archaeologists.
Location: Saint-Geniez
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Défilé de la Pierre Écrite 04200
Opening Hours: 24/7
GPS coordinates: 44.23506,6.01039
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:03
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