Offrandes et malédictions dans un édifice cultuel sur le site des Jacobins au Mans
23 June 2011
Discoveries

Offerings and curses in a religious edifice at the site of Les Jacobins in Le Mans

An Inrap team is currently conducting an excavation, under the curation of the State (DRAC Pays-de-la-Loire), of the future location of the Les Jacobins Cultural Center, a project directed by the city of Le Mans. The excavation will proceed in several phases in parallel with the construction work. 

Découverte d'un vaste ensemble cultuel gallo-romain à Neuville-sur-Sarthe
22 July 2010
Discoveries

Discovery of a vast Gallo-Roman religious complex at Neuville-sur-Sarthe

A team of archaeologists from Inrap has recently brought to light a vast religious complex dating from the Gallo-Roman epoch, more precisely from the three first centuries AD.

Découverte d'un sanctuaire de Mithra à Angers
07 May 2010
Discoveries

Discovery of a sanctuary dedicated to Mithra at Angers

The excavation of the site of the former Clinique Saint-Louis at Angers, curated by the State (Regional Archaeological Service, Pays d-de-la-Loire), is being carried out by a team of Inrap archaeologists. This site covers an area of 9,000 square metres. At present, the vestiges of a sanctuary dedicated to the worship of Mithra, a god of Indo-Iranian origin is being brought to light.