🏛️ Nevirnum-Decetia
Gallo-Roman archaeological site in central France
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Near Decize, Nièvre department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region
- Period: 1st–3rd centuries CE
- Significance: Important Gallo-Roman settlement on the Loire Valley trade routes
- Status: Archaeological site with ongoing research and limited public access
Nevirnum-Decetia was a significant Gallo-Roman settlement located in the Loire Valley, strategically positioned along major trade and communication networks connecting the Mediterranean to northern Gaul. The site developed during the Roman occupation of Gaul and served as a regional administrative and commercial centre. Archaeological investigation has revealed substantial remains of Roman-period structures, including residential buildings, workshops, and infrastructure related to river ...