by Laura | Sep 4, 2026 | Non classé
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...
by Laura | Sep 4, 2026 | Non classé
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....
by Laura | Sep 4, 2026 | Non classé
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...
by Laura | Aug 11, 2025 | Non classé
In the summer of 1975, excavations at the Pommeroeul site revealed incredible remains. Not one, not two, but five vessels… along with the remains of a pontoon and a landing dock. What should be done with this waterlogged wood after excavation? Should it be...
by Laura | Aug 8, 2025 | Non classé
During various excavations at Pommeroeul (from 1975 to 1980), eight vessels were uncovered. Most were found beneath the dock of this Gallo-Roman port settlement. Three of these rare boats were restored, and two are now on display in the museum: the dugout canoe and...
by Laura | Feb 13, 2024 | Non classé
Food plants In ancient times, plants were mainly grown close to where they were consumed. Every villa had a vegetable garden and orchard, which provided the inhabitants with most of their vegetables and fruit. Pliny the Elder tells us about food plants, which are...
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