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Origin and history

The Gallo-Roman remains of Mornay constitute an archaeological site located in the commune of Mornay, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Although their existence is attested, the available sources do not specify their exact nature (thermal, villa, temple, etc.) or their period of construction or use. However, their presence suggests a Roman occupation in this area, typical of the rural or secondary settlements of the period.

In the general context of Roman Gaul, the remains of this type often reflect the daily lives of local people, marked by agriculture, crafts and trade. Gallo-Roman monuments, whether public or private, played a central role in the social and economic organization of the conquered territories. In Burgundy-Franche-Comté, as elsewhere, these archaeological traces offer an overview of the interactions between the Gaulish and Roman cultures, without any specific details of Mornay being accessible here.