Trade and taxes

Trade and taxes In the Gallo-Roman period, rivers were true trade routes. Barges carried goods, but also wealth, taxes and information. Trade was regulated, monitored and sometimes taxed. Thanks to archaeology, objects and remains now make it possible to better...

Building and navigating 

Building and navigating Building and navigating a Gallo-Roman barge required precise know-how and a thorough knowledge of the river. This flat-bottomed boat, a true working tool for Gallo-Roman boatmen, was perfectly suited to carrying heavy cargoes in shallow waters....

Life aboard the barge

 Life aboard the barge In Gaul, barges sailed along rivers and waterways. They transported goods and formed an important link in the commercial exchanges of the Roman Empire. Ancestors of modern barges, they had few comfort features and accommodated a small crew...
Time portal

Time portal

The Espace Gallo-Romain new immersive experience Get ready to travel… without leaving Ath!The Time Portal is the museum’s brand-new immersive experience: an innovative installation that transports you straight to the heart of antiquity. Thanks to virtual reality, you...
Discover the YouTube channel

Discover the YouTube channel

Discover the YouTube channel of the Ath Gallo-Roman Museum! Step back in time to the ancient world with our videos dedicated to the museum’s collections, local excavations and careers in archaeology. On the programme: educational clips, profiles of iconic artefacts,...
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