🏛️ Augustobona-Agedincum
Gallo-Roman archaeological site near Sens, Burgundy
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Near Sens, Yonne department, Burgundy, France (48.27°N, 3.84°E)
- Period: Founded 1st century CE as Roman military camp; developed into prosperous Gallo-Roman city
- Ancient Names: Augustobona (Latin) and Agedincum (Celtic)
- Status: Largely unexcavated; remains consist of subsurface archaeological deposits and scattered artifacts
Augustobona-Agedincum was a significant Gallo-Roman settlement established in the 1st century CE in what is now the Yonne region of Burgundy. The site grew from an initial Roman military installation into a thriving urban center that served as a regional administrative and commercial hub during the Imperial period. The dual nomenclature reflects the Celtic origins of the settlement and its subsequent Romanization under Roman provincial rule ...