Construction of oppidum vers 250 av. J.-C. (≈ 100 av. J.-C.)
Edification along the Heracléan track
28 janvier 1939
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 28 janvier 1939 (≈ 1939)
Official protection by decree
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Camp with an area equal to a square of 200 m side and one side of which border the road from Beausoleil to the Turbie: classification by decree of 28 January 1939
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Origin and history
The Ligurian camp of Mont des Mules is an oppidum located in the commune of Beausoleil in the Alpes-Maritimes. This archaeological site, built around 250 B.C., is located along the ancient Heracean Way, before its replacement by Via Julia Augusta. It is protected by a dry stone wall delimiting an area of approximately 6,000 m2, in arc of circle.
Ranked as a historic monument since 28 January 1939, it is located on the road between Beausoleil and La Turbie. The site, owned by the commune, comprises a square area of 200 metres side, one of which is flanked by the current road. Its strategic location suggests a defensive and commercial role in the region.
Archaeological research, particularly that carried out by Henri Geist and his collaborators in 2000, has made it possible to clarify its historical importance. The site is now referenced in the databases of the Ministry of Culture (Merimée) and accessible via approximate GPS coordinates, although its exact location is considered poor (level 5/10).
