Lugdunum

Ancient Roman city in Lyon, France.

Lugdunum Lutetia

Lugdunum was an ancient Roman city located in what is now Lyon, France. It served as a significant political and economic center during the Roman Empire.

Lugdunum is a toponym of Gaulish origin, combining 'lug' (hill fort) and 'dunum' (fortress).

Lugdunum was a big, important Roman city in what is now Lyon, France - it was like a mini-Rome with its own amphitheater and temples!

What is Lugdunum? It was a Roman city founded in 43 BC
Where is it located? It's situated in modern-day Lyon, France
What was its importance? It became a major administrative and economic center of Roman Gaul

Roman city Gaul

Lyon

Roman Empire Gaul

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