Argentomagus, Archaeological site in Saint-Marcel, France
Located on a 30-hectare plateau above the Creuse River, Argentomagus contains remnants of Celtic and Roman settlements with stone walls and fortifications.
The Romans transformed this Bituriges settlement around 50 BCE into a strategic city at the intersection of major roads connecting Orléans, Limoges, Poitiers, and Bourges.
Excavations at Argentomagus revealed evidence of Mercury worship, metal processing activities, and bronze manufacturing facilities from the Gallo-Roman period.
The archaeological site features preserved ruins of an amphitheater, Roman villa, cemetery, and thermal spring, with informational panels explaining the discoveries.
Archaeologists uncovered a circular altar pedestal and numerous artifacts demonstrating the evolution from a Gaulish settlement to a Roman administrative center.
Location: Saint-Marcel
Address: Les Mersans
GPS coordinates: 46.60039,1.51503
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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Église Saint-Sauveur d'Argenton-sur-Creuse
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Prieuré de Saint-Marin de Saint-Marcel
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Église Saint-André de Chavin
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Église Saint-Étienne d'Argenton-sur-Creuse
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Maison Auclert-Descottes
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Vestiges d'Argentomagus
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Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié de Saint-Gaultier
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