French archaeologists conducted an unexpected discovery in excavations in Saint-Romen-en-gal, not far from Lyon. They manage to explore the tomb that is perfectly preserved in the first century. E. According to experts, such a large project has been built for a representative of the local aristocracy, with a high position emphasized by the architecture and position of the monument.
Research is reported by the magazine ArcheologyIt shows that the Mound Mound was found to be built about 50 years old. e. It was erected according to the model of the Augusta Mausoleum – a spectacular building towering by the Tiber River. The French tomb lies on an important path to the Roman colony Vienna and can completely see from Rona, which makes it a symbol of the strength and wealth of the owner.
The director of the Gallo-Romen Julia Chuchchi museum noted that the monument was a prestigious sign: “Even after his death, this man continues to play a remarkable role in society. The construction can see all tourists coming to the city.”
So far, in France, only 18 mounds are known, but discovered from Saint-Romen-en-gal with its safety and scale. Archaeologists consider it unique: this is not only a “copy” of the royal tomb, but also an important evidence of Rome's influence on Gaul. The personality of the buried person so far is still a mystery, but the monument clearly shows the upper class of the Roman Empire and the strategic significance of the region.
