Port Antique, Archaeological park in central Marseille, France
Port Antique is an archaeological park in central Marseille displaying remains of an ancient port and fortification structures. The excavations reveal foundations of buildings from the Greek and Roman periods across a substantial outdoor area.
The site originated as a settlement founded by Greeks in the 4th century BC. Systematic excavations in the second half of the 20th century gradually revealed the layers of this ancient city's history.
The site displays port and defensive structures from different periods that show how the city's buildings changed over centuries. Visitors can see the evolution from the Greek era to the Roman period in the remains on display.
The site is visible from outside and allows visitors to explore the archaeological remains at their own pace. An attached museum provides additional context and helps make sense of what you see on the ground.
The site features a reconstruction of ancient vegetation with Mediterranean plants that once grew in this region. This planted area gives visitors a sensory impression of what the landscape around the old port once looked like.
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