Cultural heritage Stèle romaine

Opening

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.

Présentation

This magnificent inscription in white Apennine marble was to decorate the tomb of Aulus Pompeius Fronto, a wealthy Roman citizen, at the very beginning of the Christian era. The mausoleum, 24m in diameter and now buried, attests to the importance of this figure.

A AULUS POMPEIUS FRONTO, SON OF SEXTUS OF THE VOLTINIA TRIBE, THE VOCONCES.
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General informations

Languages spoken

  • French

Classification and labels

  • Gallo-roman

Types

  • Historic site and monument

Types

  • Memorial