The Maison Carrée: Ancient Roman Temple in Nîmes
Maison Carrée, c. 4-7 C.E., Colonia Nemausus (modern Nîmes, France) By Dr. Jeffrey A. Becker / 12.09.2015 Professor of Classical and Near Eastern Studies Binghamton University The so-called Maison Carrée or “square house” is an ancient Roman temple located in Nîmes in southern France. Nîmes was founded as a Roman colony (Colonia Nemausus) during the first century B.C.E. The Maison[…]