Gallo-Roman rural establishment à Neuvy-sur-Loire dans la Nièvre

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The Gallo-Roman rural settlement of Neuvy-sur-Loire is an archaeological site dating from the Gallo-Roman period. Located in the Nièvre department, it illustrates the organisation of agricultural holdings and rural habitats during ancient times. This type of monument reveals the lifestyles, construction techniques and economic activities of the local populations under Roman rule.

Ranked Historic Monument by Order of March 16, 1982, this site is subject to heritage protection because of its archaeological importance. Gallo-Roman rural settlements played a key role in agricultural production and urban supply. Their study provides a better understanding of the social and economic dynamics of Roman Gaul, particularly in Burgundy, a region marked by a strong Roman presence.

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