🏛️ Namnetum-Angers
Gallo-Roman archaeological site in the Loire Valley
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Angers, Maine-et-Loire department, northwestern France
- Period: 1st–3rd century CE (Roman occupation of Gaul)
- Type: Gallo-Roman settlement and administrative center
- Status: Archaeological remains integrated into modern urban fabric
Namnetum was the Gallo-Roman name for Angers, a settlement that served as an administrative and commercial hub during the Roman occupation of Gaul. The site represents the transition between Celtic and Roman cultural systems in northwestern Europe, spanning from the 1st century CE through the late imperial period. Archaeological evidence indicates a structured urban layout with defensive fortifications, public buildings, and residential quarters typical of secondary Roman cities ...