Epomanduodurum, Archaeological site in Mandeure, France

Epomanduodurum was a large Roman town in the Doubs valley that spread across hundreds of hectares and contained numerous buildings such as temples, public structures, and workshops. The site lies in a bend of the river, where archaeological remains of different areas of this ancient settlement are visible.

The town began as an Iron Age settlement and grew into the most important center of the region under Roman rule. It became economically powerful and ranked second only to Besançon in the area.

The ancient town had craft districts where potters and metalworkers made and sold their goods. These areas show how people worked and lived together.

The visible remains concentrate on the right bank of the Doubs, around the Clos du château, where the theatre is set against the hillside; the rest of the 435-hectare town lies under fields and streets. The theatre is the main feature to look for, while houses and baths are largely buried.

A sacred area spanning about 10 hectares was enclosed by walls and monumental gateways, where multiple temples stood side by side. This reserved space shows how important religion and worship were to the people living there.