Ruins: the fortuitous discovery of two statues
representing warriors (human size) allowed
Count Henri De Gérin Ricard to carry out historical
excavation of the site. This work went on
for 10 years from 1917 to1927. Since 1989,
through the impetus given by Mr Jean-Pierre
Maggi, the Mayor of Velaux and the Velauxienne
benevolent associa-tion, trained archaeologists
have been carrying out the necessary work in
order to safeguard our heritage.
Today: the action continues thanks to a
presentation of these collec-tions at the Tower
museum. 26 centuries of history are on display
for the public.
Towns and villages in the Aix Region
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Upper Valley of the Arc, The Etoile range, Cotes range and the Touloubre,
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