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The oppidum of Mauressip, also known as Mouressipe, is a major archaeological site located in the commune of Saint-Côme-et-Maruejols, in the department of Gard in Occitanie region. Located between Nîmes and Sommières, it occupies a strategic position on the hill Serre Mouressipe, culminating at 171 meters altitude. This site bears witness to a continuous human occupation during the Iron Age (period 2), Antiquity and the High Roman Empire, reflecting its importance in the territorial and defensive organization of the region.

The protection of the site has been officially recognized by two ministerial decrees. The Hellenistic tower and adjacent ruins of the habitat were classified as historical monuments on 8 September 1978, while the whole of the oppidum (cadastral parks A 776-860) was inscribed on 14 June 1982. These measures underline the heritage value of the site, both for its architecture and for its archaeological potential, now owned by the municipality.

The remains of Mauressip illustrate the construction techniques of the time, especially the use of dry stone, characteristic of Mediterranean oppida. Although available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Merimée base) do not detail recent excavations, the site remains a key testimony of cultural exchanges between Celtic, Greek and Roman populations in Languedoc. Its state of conservation and its location make it a subject of study for archaeologists and a place of memory for the Occitanie region.

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