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RUSCINO

Archaeological and prehistoric sites

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Ruscino
Ruscino
Ruscino
Ruscino
Pets allowed

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* Site managed by the city of Perpignan Ruscino is the origin of the name Roussillon. Between Perpignan and the sea, on a promontory of hills overlooking the lower Têt valley, stood a city that preceded Perpignan in antiquity.

Ruscino is the origin of the name Roussillon.
Between Perpignan and the sea, on a promontory of hills overlooking the lower Têt valley, stood a city that preceded Perpignan in antiquity: in turn chief town of the Sordes, Latin city, military stronghold during the Muslim conquest, this oppidum reveals the remains of a forum, a Roman and protohistoric settlement.

* Site managed by the city of Perpignan

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Museum of France
Countries and towns of art and history
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RUSCINO

Château Roussillon 66000 PERPIGNAN

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