Musée Eugène-Camoreyt de Lectoure, Archaeological museum in Lectoure, France.
The Musée Eugène-Camoreyt de Lectoure is an archaeological museum housed in the vaulted cellars of the town hall. The collection spans multiple millennia, from prehistoric times through the ancient era and into the Middle Ages.
The collection's foundation was laid in 1540 when workers discovered numerous religious stone altars during the reconstruction of the cathedral. These finds demonstrate that the town was an important religious center since ancient times.
The exhibits show mosaics and burial objects from Gallo-Roman times that reveal how religious practices changed in this region over the centuries. The displayed pieces tell the story of people who lived and worshipped here, making their spiritual beliefs visible.
The museum is located in a historic building with limited access, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The visit is best undertaken on weekdays when fewer visitors are present and the rooms feel more comfortable.
The collection holds the world's largest group of these specific Roman-era religious stone altars, found nowhere else in such concentration. Each stone bears carved names that reveal information about the followers and priests who led these religious ceremonies.
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