Mariana, Archaeological site in Lucciana, France
The excavation site spans across four hectares near the Romanesque church A Canonica, containing two medieval churches and multiple Roman structures.
Veterans from General Caius Marius established this Roman colony in the first century BC, developing it into a major Mediterranean trading center.
The site contains a mithraeum temple discovered in 2017, demonstrating the religious practices and cultural influences of ancient Roman settlers in Corsica.
Visitors can explore the remains of Roman houses, streets, shops, and thermal baths through guided tours organized by the on-site archaeological museum.
The excavated baptistery features intricate water-themed mosaics that document early Christian ceremonies and architectural techniques from the period.
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