Trophy of Pompey, Ancient Roman monument at Col de Panissars, France and Spain
Description
The Trophy of Pompey is an ancient Roman monument at the border between France and Spain. The ruins show the foundations of a large structure that once stood at this mountain pass and marked the Via Domitia.
History
A Roman general built this monument around 71 BCE to celebrate victories against enemies in Spain. The location was a key point as Romans advanced onto the Iberian Peninsula.
Culture
The monument shows how Romans displayed their power at important boundaries. Visitors can see the foundations today and understand how significant this location was for the ancient world.
Practical
The site sits on a hilltop and can be reached from either side of the border, from Le Perthus in France or La Jonquera in Spain. Information panels at the location help explain what you are seeing.
Did you know?
At this same location stand remains of a medieval monastery built centuries later. This layering shows how people repeatedly used this strategic pass across many time periods.
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