🏛️ Divodurum Mettis-Tullum
Roman garrison town and archaeological site near Metz, France
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Near Metz in the Lorraine region of northeastern France
- Period: Founded in the 1st century CE as a Roman military settlement
- Archaeological Status: Partially excavated; remains include fortifications, structures, and artifacts
- Access: Site is open to researchers and visitors; some sections protected as archaeological heritage
Divodurum Mettis-Tullum was a Roman auxiliary fort and settlement established during the early Imperial period in the territory of the Mediomatrici tribe. The site lies in the Moselle valley near present-day Metz and served as a strategic military outpost controlling river crossings and regional routes. Archaeological investigations have revealed evidence of Roman occupation spanning several centuries, with material culture reflecting both military functions and civilian settlement ...