Archaeological Wonders & Ruins
This collection explores the rich archaeological heritage of the Centre-Val de Loire region, spanning from Neolithic megaliths to Gallo-Roman urban centers. It highlights the extensive ruins of Argentomagus, including its theater and amphitheater, alongside significant prehistoric sites like the dolmens of Tavers and the Acon necropolis. These sites offer a direct look at ancient funerary practices, Roman engineering, and the early religious architecture of fanum temples and standing stones that define the landscape's long history.
A Tour de Grisset
The Tour de Grisset is the remains of a small, Gallo-Roman temple or fanum located in Fréteval, Loir-et-Cher, France.
B Vestiges archéologiques situés sous et aux abords du musée archéologique d'Argentomagus
Excavated remains of the ancient city of Argentomagus, showcasing Roman urban foundations and domestic structures located surrounding the archaeological museum.
Nécropole dolménique des Prés d'Acon
A Neolithic megalithic burial site in the Eure department featuring several dolmens and funerary chambers.
Menhir de Haute-Crane
A prehistoric standing stone from the Neolithic era located in Dissay-sous-Courcillon.
Dolmen et cromlech de Sénevaut
A Neolithic megalithic complex featuring a burial chamber and a stone circle located in the Indre department.
Dolmen La Pierre Fondue
A prehistoric megalithic tomb located in the Indre-et-Loire department.
Le Palet de Gargantua
A large Neolithic dolmen situated in the Loire Valley, traditionally associated with local folklore.
Dolmen du Ver
A Neolithic megalithic burial site located in the commune of Tavers.
Grande Pierre
A prehistoric standing stone or menhir located in the Loiret department.
Vestiges d'un camp préhistorique
Archaeological remains of a prehistoric settlement or defensive camp.
K Temple n° 3, de type fanum
Foundations of a Gallo-Roman temple featuring a square cella and surrounding gallery, part of the Argentomagus site.
L Borne milliaire romaine
A 3rd-century Roman milestone marking the center of France, which was later hollowed out and repurposed as a sarcophagus.
M Dolmen
A Neolithic standing stone located in Averdon, also known as the Menhir de la Grande Pierre.
N Vestiges de l'amphithéâtre gallo-romain
The excavated ruins of the Gallo-Roman amphitheater at Argentomagus, once used for public spectacles.
O Vestiges du théâtre gallo-romain d'Argentomagus
Remains of a large Roman theater built into a hillside, dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries.
P Vestiges gallo-romains
Foundations and urban remains of the Gallo-Roman settlement at Argentomagus.
La Pierre du Vert-Galant
A Neolithic dolmen in Tavers featuring a massive capstone supported by upright stones.
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