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Gallic Wall Of Lyon
The Gallic Wall of Lyon is a Gaulish wall discovered on the southwest plateau of Fourvière (Lyon) during preventive excavations conducted in 2014 at Abbé-Larue Square. Its construction is estimated to date back to the first half of the 1st century BCE. A diagnostic conducted in 2012 revealed several elements of the fortifications that marked the local history: a Roman rampart, the Retraite enclosure (14th century), and the Fourvière enclosure (19th century). The 2014 excavation confirmed previous discoveries and revealed a Gallic wall, the presence of which was completely unsuspected. This wall is a major discovery in Lyon's history as it proves the presence of Gauls at the time of the foundation of Lugdunum. The adjacent Roman wall is also very interesting: it is the first section uncovered of the Augustan ramparts. History Early discoveries In 1968, archaeologist Amable Audin made the initial observations on this site during the construction of a retirement home: nume ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fourvière
Fourvière () is a city district of Lyon, France, a hill immediately west of the old part of the town, rising from the river Saône. It is the site of the original Roman settlement of Lugdunum in 43 BC. The district contains many religious buildings including convents, monasteries and chapels. It is known in Lyon as "the hill that prays". Fourvière is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated for the city of Lyon in 1998 for its testimony to Lyon's long history as an important European settlement and its extraordinary architecture.http://www.lyon.fr/vdl/sections/en/tourisme/fil_quartier/fourviere Official site of Lyon Description Fourviere supports the world's two oldest and active funicular railway lines, and is known for the Catholic Basilica of Fourvière. The inauguration of the golden statue of the Virgin Mary on the north-west tower is the origin of the famous 8 December Festival of Lights, when the citizens of Lyon display candles (''lumignons'') at their win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
