Narbo Martius, the ancient city of Narbonne (Aude) is a little forgotten in our history books because most of its remains are no longer visible on the surface unlike Nîmes or Arles.

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And yet, it was the first capital in Gaul, founded by Rome in 118 BC and nicknamed "the daughter of Rome"! Followed by archaeologists who for 25 years have multiplied extraordinary and unprecedented discoveries: wrecks of Roman ships, monumental piers and canals, Roman houses with wall frescoes unique in Gaul and worthy of Pompeii, Capitol worthy of that of Rome, imperial villa of Augustus, amphitheater...

“Narbo Martius, the daughter of Rome” with the voice of Olivia Ruiz
Director: Marc Azéma
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