Gallo-roman Ceramics

In the territory of the Nervii there are two facies next to each other : the Nervian and the one of the Scheldt. The ceramics furniture of Pommeroeul is closely related with the Nervian facie of which Bavay (capital of the Nervii) is the focal point.  There are...

The restoration of the wheel

The most important steps See here the important stages of the restoration to present the wheel in this new display case and on a new pedestal. 1.    The wheel was kept in reserve and was only shown to the public at temporary exhibitions. 2.    The restoration of the...

The air-conditioned Archaeological Storage Room

Here is a little-known function of museums: the preservation of artifacts from the past. But how can we preserve sensitive materials such as wood or leather for future generations? This question is essential! In order to make this mission a success, the Gallo-Roman...

Road transport under the Gallo-Romans

On the Roman roads, travelers can get around on foot, on horseback, or in an animal-drawn vehicle or cart. There are different vehicle models: – the cisium: light, consisting of two wheels, it allows people to move around – the raeda: its 4 wheels and its...

The track and the Roman roads

The vicus of Pommeroeul is located along a Roman road that connects Bavay, the capital of the Land of the Nervii (Civitas Nerviorum), with Velzeke, a Gallo-Roman agglomeration. The territory is crossed by a road network with three types of roads: main roads (viae...
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