The Gallo-Roman Civilization in Lyon
Par Linn, vendredi 5 mars 2010 à 16:16 :: Les cours de français
Lugdunum, the capital of Gaul was founded in 43 B.C as, and is now known by the name Lyon. The Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization are situated on Fourvière Hill, which was formerly the center of Lugdunum. Two of the city's major monuments were erected here : the Theatre and the Odeon, which have been classified among UNESCO's World Heritage sites. Enriched by nearly five centuries of discovery, the museum's collections cover every chapter of the public and private life of a Roman Empire capital. The collections come primarily from discoveries made in Lyon and throughout the region. They are one of the richest archaeological collections in France. A few highlights are a 2,700-year-old four-wheeled vehicle and the Claudius Tablet, which transcribes a speech made by Emperor Claudius in 48 A.D.

The Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization now has an exhibition of funeral rites in Lugdunum. The exhibition shows the Roman funeral rites from death until burial, the ceremony later and, ultimately, the modern rediscovery and excavation of tombs. The exhibition is at the museum until May 30th.
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