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2008-08-24 Civaux Nécropole Mérovingienne, Vienne, Poitou Charentes 23
This Merovingian necropolis is exceptional by its termination composed entirely of sarcophagi lids. Inside, hundreds of sarcophagi testify to this huge necropolis which counted in the eighteenth century between 7000 and 15 000 graves and covered an area of over 3 hectares. Legends say that there were buried soldiers killed Franks at the Battle of Vouillé which opposed the Visigoths in 507 Clovis. Today, historians believe that this extraordinary necropolis is to link with the early Christianization of the place, helped by a church and a baptistery whose remains are still visible faithful came in large number to be buried in Civaux to enjoy the reputation of the Christian church and the relics of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais.
A unique site, unusual and unforgettable.
2008-08-24 Civaux Nécropole Mérovingienne, Vienne, Poitou Charentes 23
This Merovingian necropolis is exceptional by its termination composed entirely of sarcophagi lids. Inside, hundreds of sarcophagi testify to this huge necropolis which counted in the eighteenth century between 7000 and 15 000 graves and covered an area of over 3 hectares. Legends say that there were buried soldiers killed Franks at the Battle of Vouillé which opposed the Visigoths in 507 Clovis. Today, historians believe that this extraordinary necropolis is to link with the early Christianization of the place, helped by a church and a baptistery whose remains are still visible faithful came in large number to be buried in Civaux to enjoy the reputation of the Christian church and the relics of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais.
A unique site, unusual and unforgettable.