Museum of the Roman Docks, Archaeological museum in 2nd arrondissement, France
The Museum of Roman Docks exhibits objects from ancient maritime trade and the remains of Roman commercial warehouses discovered during excavations in central Marseille. The displays show how the ancient port operated and what goods were handled there.
The museum was founded in 1963 following excavations that began during the rebuilding of neighborhoods destroyed in World War II. These discoveries revealed rare Roman warehouses that provide evidence of how the ancient port operated.
The collection displays large ceramic containers that Romans used for storing wine and oil, offering insight into how trade operated in ancient times. These vessels show what goods moved through the harbor and how merchants organized their commerce.
The museum is centrally located between City Hall and the Cathedral and is easily reached on foot from the waterfront. The collection is displayed in clear rooms where visitors can see the ancient objects in their archaeological context.
The museum displays artifacts recovered from shipwrecks in the ancient harbor using modern archaeological techniques. These underwater discoveries allow visitors to understand Roman sea trade and the vessels that visited Marseille.
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