Roman Crypt

The foundations of an ancient Roman crypt dating from the first centuries of our era was uncovered in 1978 in the central area of ​​the  Dax. After the archaeological excavations, an archaeological crypt was built under the building to keep the testimonies of the ancient city. Long considered the foundation of a temple, the remains are now interpreted by archaeologists as belonging to a civil basilica, public meeting place where many activities took place in civic life; made there including justice. Few basilicas are known in the Roman world to this day. The most important archaeological museum in the crypt are presented.

Address
Rue Cazade 26, Dax, France

Established
2nd century AD