December
30
/ 2020
We are fortunate to have access to many ancient Roman cities throughout the vast regions they once ruled. Their ruins tell us a great deal about their gods, their hobbies, their lifestyle, and their politics. Glanum, an ancient site located near the picturesque town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, southern France, is a beautiful testament to their achievements. Although the site was originally a Celto-Ligurian settlement, it was expanded under the Hellenistic influence brought by Greek colonists who moved inland from Marseille. Later conquered by the Romans, the town flourished until it was abandoned during the 3rd century AD. Many of the ruins at the site date to the Roman period and not all have yet been revealed. The Sacred and Healing Waters
