Origin and history

The Gallo-Roman site of Équevillon is an archaeological vestige located in the municipality of the same name, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Although classified as a monument, the available sources do not specify its exact period or the details of its occupation or function in Roman times. Current internal data do not accurately reconstruct its history.

In the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, Gallo-Roman sites generally testify to the gradual romanization of the territories after the conquest. These sites could be used as habitats, artisanal centres or checkpoints along Roman roads. In Equevillon, as elsewhere, these remains reflect the integration of local populations into the Roman Empire, with significant cultural and economic exchanges.