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Archaeology - Chassenon (Charente) - Images of the site - september 2007
17 September 2007, by Pierre
Chassenon, called Cassinomagus by our gallo-roman ancestors, is mentioned on the antic maps (table of Peutinger). The site and its excavations are a happiness for the visitor and probably too for the archaeologists.
A quick visit in images, during the "Journées du Patrimoine 2007". If an opportunity leads you to the "Charente limousine", don’t miss this visit. Otherwise, create the opportunity.
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Charente and Charente-Maritime - Pictures of dolmens
18 February 2008, by Jean-Claude,
Pierre
There is a lot of megalithic monuments in Charente and Charente-Maritime
A visit, with pictures.
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Herpes - Courbillac (16) – a 6th century Frankish cemetery
21 March 2008, by Margaret
In 1886, Philippe Delamain, a merchant from Jarnac, dug up a 6th century Frankish cemetery at Herpes in the commune of Courbillac, (16) Charente.
It was a remarkable discovery, but Philippe Delamain’s methodology left much to be desired in terms of scientific rigour - see below Archaeology or pillage?
Today, much of this fabulous treasure of arms, jewels, coins, pots and other objects from the daily life of the Franks has disappeared. For more information, go to dispersal of the (...)
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Herpes - Courbillac (16) - An update on the whereabouts of the Herpes finds
5 April 2008, by Margaret
The treasures from the 6th century frankish cemetery of Herpes (Courbillac - Charente) : the story of the dispersal of Delamain collection in famous museums.