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πŸ›οΈ Eburodunum-Aventicum

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πŸ›οΈ Eburodunum-Aventicum
Roman settlement and archaeological site near Avenches, Switzerland


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 18:26
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Near Avenches, canton of Vaud, Switzerland; coordinates 46.780496, 6.635484
  • Historical period: 1st–3rd centuries CE (Roman occupation)
  • Status: Archaeological site with visible ruins and museum collections
  • Primary artifacts: Coins, pottery, mosaics, and architectural fragments from Roman occupation

Eburodunum was a Roman settlement established in the 1st century CE in what is now western Switzerland. The site served as an important administrative and commercial centre during the Roman occupation of Helvetia. Archaeological investigations have recovered substantial evidence of civilian and military occupation spanning approximately two centuries ...

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