🏛️ Sarrum-Vesunna
Gallo-Roman sanctuary and settlement in southwestern France
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Sanxay, Vienne département, France (45.375546, 0.638302)
- Period: 1st–3rd centuries CE
- Type: Gallo-Roman religious sanctuary and vicus (small town)
- Status: Archaeological site with visible remains; open to visitors
Sarrum-Vesunna is a Gallo-Roman archaeological site located in the Vienne département of western France. Occupied from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE, the settlement functioned as a sanctuary and administrative centre, blending Celtic religious traditions with Roman infrastructure. Excavations have revealed substantial structural remains, including temples, baths, workshops, and domestic quarters, documenting the material culture of a provincial Gallo-Roman community ...