A Gallo-Roman temple buried in Barzan

The site gallo-romain de Barzan, a bustling city of the Roman Empire, was discovered in the commune of Barzan in Charente-Maritime, France, and has been the subject of archaeological excavations since 1994. Aerial surveys and digs have revealed the remains of a significant Gallo-Roman port city situated between the communes of Barzan, Talmont-sur-Gironde, and Arces-sur-Gironde. It is believed this city, with a peak in the 2nd century, is the 'Novioregum' mentioned in the Itinerary of Antoninus and potentially the 'Portus Santonum' (Port of the Santons) described by Ptolemy. The city features a monumental Gallo-Roman temple, thermas (baths), a forum, and a theater, and has yielded Roman artifacts such as coins and pottery, hinting at commerce during this time. The city also includes remains from the Neolithic age and possible traces of two other Celtic temples on La Garde hill.

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