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Arles - The Roman Town

 


We had a museum pass while in Arles and were able to tour some of the Roman sites.  Of note is the museum from the late-nineteenth century which used wax figures to portray everyday scenes of Arlean life.  It was a pioneering thought to think that future generations might be interested in the current day.  



The Roman Colosseum in Arles







A burial ground in Arles.






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