| Found in river - the real bust of Julius Caesar - Times Online the Roman colony of Arles, to thank the town for helping him to conquer the nearby port of Marseille. Caesar used Arles as a base for his campaign against Pompey, his rival. Related Links London dig finds historylaurel crowns. It is the oldest bust of Caesar and it was doubtless sculpted to honour him as the patron of the town of Arles.” Christine Albanel, the Culture Minister, congratulated the archaeologists on finding a unique object that enrichedriver because he had become an embarrassing person to venerate. We do not have much knowledge of Caesar’s time in Arles,” he told The Times. Have your say Sorry call me a cynic but I do not believe this storythe intention of retrieving them after the war? Stephen, Philadelphia, United States Arnold - Arles is most definitely Transalpine Gaul. Fortunately Caesar had a better knowledge of geography. James , Londonfor more properties Holidays Skip Travel of the Week Mauritius Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa 7 nights From £1830 per person – saving £530. Explore the French Pyrenees www.timesonline.co.uk |
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