Touring France to see Roman ruins

[Epictetus]

Elaine Sciolino of the New York Times went on tour to Southern France to see Roman ruins. The article also has a good slideshow and map detailing where to see the sites.

I haven’t seen the newbot working for a while and thought this was an interesting article so decided to post it.

And in case you are wondering: yes, she reports that the bust taken from the Rhone a couple of years ago is Julius Caesar. No contrary opinions, but then again this is kind of a travel guide. She quotes the director of Musee Departemental de l’Arles Antique:

“Here he is — Caesar,” Mr. Sintès said. “The wrinkles on his neck match those on Roman coins. There’s the Adam’s apple, just like Caesar’s. He’s balding, just as Caesar was balding. He’s human, no?”

When I looked into Caesar’s eyes, he stared back at me, his face a mix of pride and power tinged with weariness, even melancholy.