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Origin and history

The archaeological museum of Mehers was created in 1987 to preserve and enhance the objects discovered during the excavations carried out between 1960 and 1982 on the ancient site of Tasciaca, corresponding to the present municipality of Theseus. This research revealed artifacts showing active ceramic production in the second century, reflecting the importance of this site during the Gallo-Roman period.

The museum is now housed on the second floor of an 18th-century bourgeois house, now town hall of Theseée. This building is surrounded by a park of seven hectares, rich in various plant species (cedars, redwoods, wild orchids), which offers a remarkable setting for the visit. The museum benefits from the label Musée de France and highlights objects illustrating Gallo-Roman civilization, with particular attention to local ceramics.

The museum's collections allow us to evoke the daily life and craft techniques of Tasciaca, a major archaeological site of the Loir-et-Cher. The integration of the museum into a historic building and its landscape make it both a cultural and a heritage place accessible to the public. The archaeological pole of Thésée, including this municipal museum and a departmental site, is a collection dedicated to the preservation of this regional heritage.

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