2. AOSTE IS A SMALL GALLO ROMAN
TOWN CREATED IN 27 BC.
THE ANTIC NAME, VICUS
AUGUSTUS, WAS GIVEN IN
HONNOR TO EMPEROR
AUUGUST, AS WAS USUAL FOR
NEW TOWNS
3. AOSTE WAS A PROSPEROUS TOWN IN THE
FIRST CENTURY.
IT WAS AT THE CROSSROADS BETWEEN
VIENNA ON THE RHONE RIVER AND ITALY.
IT WAS SITUATED ON A BIG ROMAN VIA.
IT WAS ALSO WELLKNOWN FOR ITS
POTTERY FABRICS.
4. IN THE MUSEUM YOU CAN SEE MANY
AMPHORAS, GLASSWORKS, CERAMICS
AND A BEAUTIFUL VASE