Camp antique de Cora, Roman military camp in Saint-Moré, France.
Camp antique de Cora is a Roman military fortification situated on a limestone plateau with an oval shape spanning roughly 600 meters in length and 400 meters in width. The site spreads across a substantial area and displays the characteristic layout of Roman fortified camps with earthen ramparts and reinforced entrances.
The fortification was established as a strategic outpost following Caesar's conquest of Gaul, positioned along the Via Agrippa. Subsequent occupation and reinforcement of the site occurred between the 6th and 8th centuries, reflecting changing defensive needs across multiple periods.
The name Cora possibly derives from Gallic roots reflecting the site's strategic importance in the region. Visitors can observe the earthen ramparts today, which show how Roman engineers worked with the natural landscape to construct their defenses.
The site is walkable and offers views of the original plateau landscape with its natural slopes and earthen structures. Good planning is helpful since the location is remote with minimal facilities nearby.
Excavations in 1851 by Ernest Baudoin uncovered weapons and everyday objects from multiple occupation phases at the site. These discoveries reveal that the camp served different populations and military forces across centuries.
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