Inscription of Julius Caesar in Arles

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July 4th 2011
Geo: 43.6768, 4.63031By helping Julius Caesar defeat Marseilles, Arles enjoyed the imperial favour in the first century AD, and was made an important port city. Arles had the first bridge over the Rhone River and was an important stopover on the Via Domitia, the road that ran from Italy to Spain. There are many important Roman ruins in the city, some of these being the Roman Arena (a big amphi ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more