Neolithic polishing stones are fixed rocks used to sharpen and smooth tools, especially axes. These discreet remains reveal the technical skills of early farming societies. The examples from Baugé and Échemiré illustrate open-air workshops that were used collectively over generations.

The baptistery of Saint-Sauveur Cathedral in Aix-en-Provence is one of the best-preserved early Christian monuments in France. Dating to Late Antiquity, it features an octagonal plan, reused Roman columns, and a central baptismal basin, reflecting the rise of Christianity in Roman Gaul.

Discover five major archaeological sites in England: Stonehenge, Maiden Castle, Hadrian’s Wall, Vindolanda and Sutton Hoo. From prehistory to the early Middle Ages, these sites illustrate the evolution of societies and offer a unique insight into English history through exceptional monuments, landscapes and ruins.

In Roman times, the city of Lugdunum – now known as Lyon – was one of the largest cities in Gaul. As the capital of the province of Gallia Lyonensis and a major political centre of the Western Roman Empire, it required a substantial water supply to feed its public fountains, thermal baths, workshops and homes. To meet these needs, Roman engineers built several aqueducts. Among them, the Gier Aqueduct is the longest and one of the most spectacular. A true feat of ancient en

The ancient theater of Taormina, originally Greek and transformed during the Roman era, is one of Sicily's most iconic monuments. Built in the 3rd century BC, it overlooks the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. Renovated by the Romans, it illustrates the continuity between Greek heritage and Roman culture, while remaining a lively venue for performances today.

In Corsica, France's second largest department in terms of the number of menhirs, the Palaghju alignments constitute a major megalithic site. Organised in structured rows of granite monoliths, they bear witness to a collective project from recent prehistory, probably from the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Located on a plateau accessible by a private track, the site illustrates the richness of Corsican megalithism.

Explore Arko's archaeological map: 15 countries, over 2,000 sites, from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages, to discover, understand, and plan your archaeological visits

Reconstruction of one of the gates of the Bibracte oppidum (Credit: Arko) Located on the heights of Mount Beuvray , in the heart of the Morvan region, Bibracte occupies a special place in the European archaeological landscape. Former capital of the Gallic tribe of the Aedui, the site is now recognised as the best-known Gallic capital thanks to archaeology . This uniqueness is due to the continuity of research carried out over several decades, the extent of the preserved rema

France has one of the richest archaeological heritages in Europe. From the Palaeolithic era to Roman antiquity, its territory preserves major sites that trace more than 30,000 years of human history. Decorated caves, megalithic monuments, rock carvings, Gallic oppida and Roman cities bear witness to the diversity of the societies that have succeeded one another there. Through this selection, Arko offers a chronological journey to discover five must-see archaeological sites ,

Today, Arko presents one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world: Stonehenge . Located in southern England, this circle of standing stones has become a universal symbol of European prehistory. However, behind its iconic image lies a much more nuanced reality: Stonehenge is neither an isolated monument nor a fixed mystery, but a central element of a vast ritual and funerary landscape shaped over several millennia by Neolithic and Bronze Age societies. The Neolithi

Today, Arko invites you to discover one of the most iconic monuments of Roman archaeology in France: the Maison Carrée in Nîmes . Perfectly preserved despite nearly two millennia of history, it embodies with rare clarity Rome's monumental ambition in Gaul and is an exceptional example of ancient religious architecture. More than just a relic, the Maison Carrée is a major landmark for understanding the Romanisation of southern Gaul and the ancient identity of the city of Nîme

Roman house with Rhodian peristyle in Aix-en-Provence Located in the northern half of the ancient city of Aix-en-Provence, the house with a Rhodian peristyle in the Jardin de Grassi is one of the best-documented remains of Roman residential housing in Aquae Sextiae. Although far from spectacular in its current state of preservation, it remains a valuable source of information for understanding the organization, level of comfort, and architectural choices of the local elite in