Pilier d'Yzeures-sur-Creuse

The limestone pillar features carved reliefs depicting Roman deities and Greek mythological heroes across multiple tiers of its nine-meter structure.

Construction workers discovered twenty-one stone blocks from this third-century monument during the 1895 reconstruction of Notre-Dame parish church foundations.

The column displays sculptures of Jupiter, Mars, Hercules, and Perseus, indicating the presence of a major Roman religious center in the region.

Visitors can examine the reconstructed pillar segments and archaeological findings at the Minerva Museum, located near the original excavation site.

The monument's architectural design includes successive setbacks with different relief depths, allowing better visibility of upper-level sculptures.

Location: Yzeures-sur-Creuse

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 46.78611,0.87056

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43