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Durocortorum (Reims)

Durocortorum: town of the tribe of the Remi, Roman capital of Gallia Belgica, modern Reims.

Model of Roman Reims

Oppidum in northern Gaul of the tribe of the Remi, which became Roman allies during Caesar's conquests
Oval in shape; 90 hectares
When the Romans had established their power, Reims became the capital of one of the "three Gauls", Gallia Belgica; connected with the road network of Agrippa
Amphitheater, baths, theater
Altar of Cernunnos (between Apollo and Mercury)

69 During the Year of the Four Emperors, site of a meeting of Gallic parties siding with Rome
Forum and gates date to to 175-250; it seems to have become fully romanized only then; reduced to gridiron (55 hectares)
After 250 new wall (oval) 60 hectares
Christians in the third century
274 Sacked after the crisis created by Aurelian
Replaced by Augusta (Trier) as main center of Gallica Belgica, but it remained capital of Belgica Secunda
407 Vandal attack (death of Nicasius)
507? Remigius baptizes the Frankish king Clovis
Remigius buried to the southeast of the city

There are 20 items in Durocortorum (Reims) - reims:

Reims, Glass Urn	Reims, Treasure of Coins (CE 260)	Reims, Frankish Necklace	Reims, German-style "Mayen" Pottery
Reims, Antoninus Pius	Reims, Medaillon of Sol	Reims, Gladiator Mosaic	Reims, Mercury