Southern France

"The Midi, between the Massif Central and the Mediterranean, is the region of France that is richest in archaeological treasures. These range from the dramatic cave-paintings of Palaeolithic times, dolmens, and hilltop settlements, to imposing reminders of Roman civilization, such as the theatre at Orange and the aqueduct of the Pont du Gard." "This book is the essential guide to the diversity and richness of Southern France's archaeological heritage: coverage of all the main sites in Southern France, from the Massif Central to the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees; historical introduction to the rich archaeological heritage of the region; geographically arranged descriptions of the sites, including the Palaeolithic sites of Le Mas d'Azil, Niaux, and Tautavel, the Bronze Age rock art of the Vallees des Merveilles, Mont Bego, the Iron Age towns of Enserune and Saint-Remy-de-Provence, the Roman towns of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges and Vaison-la-Romaine, and the massive town walls of Carcassonne; 100 maps, plans, diagrams, and photographs; and chronology, glossary, and guide to museum collections."--Jacket.