🏛️ Narbo Martius-Carcaso
Roman colonial settlement and archaeological site in southern France
📌 Fast Facts
- Founded 118 BCE as a Roman colony by the Senate
- Located in modern-day Narbonne, Occitanie region
- Served as capital of the province of Narbonensis
- Archaeological remains include ancient walls, mosaics, and pottery workshops
Narbo Martius was established as Rome's first Transalpine colony in 118 BCE, positioned strategically on the coast of southern Gaul to serve as a trading hub and military stronghold. The settlement became the capital of Narbonensis, Rome's earliest Gallic province, and flourished as a commercial centre during the imperial period. The site encompasses substantial archaeological deposits representing continuous occupation from the late Republican era through the medieval period ...