Mystery Unveiled: Newly Discovered Roman Mausoleum in France Echoes Emperor Augustus’ Legendary Tomb

Musée Gallo-RomainThe site was open to visitors and students throughout the summer.
Émilie Alonso, director of the site’s museum, said that this milestone “underlines the entire vocation of the Saint-Romain-en-Gal site museum” — essentially, a museum established on the site of a discovery, merging archaeological excavation and exhibition.
Excavation efforts will extend through 2026 and 2027, under partnerships with universities in Aix-Marseille, Franche-Comté, and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). Objectives for these future digs include identifying the tomb’s occupant and illuminating the broader history of commerce and politics in the region.
In the words of Giulia Ciucci, “The adventure has only just begun.”
After reading about this Roman-style mausoleum unearthed in France, learn all about the Pax Romana period of ancient Rome, which began with the reign of Augustus. Then, read all about why Rome fell.














