Glanum
Glanum is an ancient archaeological site located near the modern village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in the Vaucluse department of southern France. Originally settled by the Ligures, it became part of the Greek colonization wave in the 6th century BCE, serving as a significant settlement for the Greeks from Phocaea. The site is notable for its well-preserved remains of a Gallo-Roman town, which include a theater, temples, baths, aqueducts, and other public buildings.
The town grew substantially during the Roman period, particularly in the 1st century BCE and the following
Glanum is also famous for its monumental mausoleums, including the Glanum Mausoleum and the Tomb of the
Today, Glanum is a designated historical monument and a popular tourist destination. Excavations and preservation efforts