🏛️ Ugernum-Aquae Sextiae
Roman settlement and thermal complex in southern Gaul
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Beaucaire, Gard department, Occitanie region, France
- Dual Roman settlement: merchant town (Ugernum) and spa complex (Aquae Sextiae)
- Occupied from 1st century BCE through late Roman period
- Situated on the Rhône River, a major trade corridor in Roman Gaul
Ugernum-Aquae Sextiae represents a dual-function Roman settlement combining a commercial riverine town with a thermal spa facility. The site lies on the Rhône River in southern Gaul, strategically positioned along one of the empire's most important trade routes. Excavations have revealed evidence of occupation spanning several centuries, from the late 1st century BCE through the late Roman period ...