Colonnes de César, Ancient Roman milestone in Beaucaire, France.
Description
Colonnes de César are four stone columns that line the ancient Via Domitia route and mark distances along the road. They stand east of Beaucaire and show how Romans organized travel between cities.
History
These columns were built during the reigns of different Roman emperors including Augustus, Tiberius, and Claudius to guide travelers. They belong to the period when Rome was expanding and maintaining its road system in Gaul.
Culture
These columns show how Romans managed their road network by helping travelers find their way. They still stand where people once passed by on their journeys across the empire.
Practical
These columns are easy to reach on foot or by bicycle since they sit along a walking path. You can follow the historic route and explore the surrounding countryside at your own pace.
Did you know?
One of these columns still bears the original Roman inscriptions with distance measurements, making it a rare witness to the past. This detail reveals how some stones managed to keep their markings across the centuries.
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